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Teen Arrested for Christmas Tree Fire

Teen Arrested for Christmas Tree Fire - Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 12:09PM EST

Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010 @ 12:09pm EST
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY - A Schuylkill Co. teenager is accused setting fire to Pottsville's Christmas tree.

Police say a 16-year-old boy admitted pouring gas on the the tree and torching it Dec. 7th in Garfield Square.

He faces arson and related charges through the Schuylkill Co. Juvenile Justice Department.