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Homeless Man's Candle Sparks Blaze, No Charges Filed

4/8/2025

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In Quincy, a homeless man seeking warmth with a candle inadvertently sparked a fire at an abandoned house. When a raccoon startled him, he tossed the candle, igniting a mop and triggering a blaze that quickly engulfed the structure, leading to a roof collapse. Fortunately, he won't face any charges for the incident.

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Story summary

In Quincy, a homeless man seeking warmth with a candle inadvertently sparked a fire at an abandoned house. When a raccoon startled him, he tossed the candle, igniting a mop and triggering a blaze that quickly engulfed the structure, leading to a roof collapse. Fortunately, he won't face any charges for the incident.