Man arrested after setting fire to ex-girlfriend’s motel room in Hallandale Beach, police say

A man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to his ex-girlfriend’s motel room early Friday morning, Hallandale Beach Police said.

The arrest, which was captured on body-worn camera, followed a blaze at the El Rancho Motel that drew a major emergency response.

Flames captured on body-cam footage

The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. at the El Rancho Motel, located in the 400 block of North Federal Highway.

Police said Paul Thomas Hough started the fire after he was not allowed into the room…

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