2 Aurora teens charged with fire
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 - 03:16:58 pm CDT
AURORA — Two Aurora teenagers are charged with intentionally setting fire to Aurora’s historic Fidelity Building.
Juvenile court documents say a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy were charged Tuesday.
Deputy Hamilton County Attorney Ross Luzum says the language in the charge is the same as second-degree arson, a felony when filed in adult criminal court.
The three-story building was destroyed by flames on July 10.
It was built in 1905, occupying a prominent spot on Aurora’s downtown square.
Fire officials say the building was valued at more than $87,000 and is a total loss.
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