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Man charged with Second Degree Arson in fire near Delray Beach

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SUBURBAN DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- Firefighters responded to a fire at a horse training facility near Delray Beach at 6:38 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

A fire was reported in a snack bar building, which was unoccupied at the time.

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue says the damage to the building was extensive and estimated to be around $50,000.

The blaze was extinguished and there were no injuries to anyone or any animals.

A suspect was identified and interviewed. The suspect, 21-year old Guillermo Rodriguez Torres, was later arrested and charged with Second Degree Arson.

Torres was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on no bond.

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