Beaver County Man Charged with Allegedly Setting Fire to Independence Township Mobile Home

A Beaver County man, Joseph Long, was arrested and charged with allegedly setting a mobile home ablaze in Independence Township, causing destruction and minor injuries. The incident occurred early Thursday morning, as reported by State Police.

According to CBS News Pittsburgh, Long started the fire on Ranch Street while two individuals were sleeping inside the home, which was ultimately consumed by flames. Despite the harrowing circumstances, both occupants managed to escape with minor injuries. Long fled the scene but was later apprehended near the incident.

WTAE provided aerial footage from Sky 4, showing multiple fire crews attending to the ruins of the mobile home. Their coverage highlighted the swift response of emergency services to the blazing structure…

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