Woman set apartment building on fire while burning boyfriend’s clothes after argument: Officials

A fire that damaged 13 units at a northeast Harris County apartment complex on Monday was caused by a woman burning her boyfriend’s clothes after an argument, the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said.

Investigators say the woman, who hasn’t been identified, will be charged with reckless arson.

She was allegedly burning the clothes on a second-floor balcony at the Southlake Villas apartments on Tidwell at C.E. King when the fire spread to nearby units…

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