11-year-old boy arrested in connection with Aloha fire

ALOHA, Ore. (AP) - The Washington County Sheriff's Office says an 11-year-old Aloha boy started a fire that caused extensive damage to a neighbor's house and two vehicles.

Sgt. Bob Ray said deputies learned a boy with a lighter had been seen in the area shortly before Tuesday's fire. They later found him and determined that he intentionally started the blaze.

The boy's name is not being released due to his age. Ray said the sheriff's office would recommend he be charged with arson and criminal mischief.

The homeowners were at a park when the fire started, so no one was hurt.

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