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Wellington man accused of setting occupied home on fire with charcoal, lighter fluid

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · As published by CBS12 · September 4, 2026 · 1 min read

A fire was allegedly started by a man using charcoal and lighter fluid. The incident involved an occupied home. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is handling the case. A man from Wellington is accused in connection with the fire. Further information about the incident can be found through the source, CBS12, as details are limited in this report.

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Category: safety · Published: September 4, 2026 · Source: CBS12 · Reading time: 1 min

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Wellington man accused of setting occupied home on fire with charcoal, lighter fluid

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