Arrest made in Riviera Beach blaze that left woman with burns during escape

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Quick-thinking neighbors helped alert and rescue a woman from a burning Riviera Beach home that was allegedly set by a man now accused of attempted murder.

According to the probable cause affidavit filed by the Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives Investigations, on May 10, a fire broke out around 4:15 p.m. at a home in the 120 block of W 35th Street in Riviera Beach.

Fire crews with Riviera Beach Fire Rescue were reportedly called to the scene, where they located smoke coming from the carport area. The blaze was quickly extinguished, but investigators determined the fire was intentionally set…

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