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Authorities Investigating South Carolina Home Fires as Arson
South Carolina police say a fire that destroyed three houses and damaged two others in Rock Hill is being investigated as an arson.
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The fire early on the morning of Oct. 17 spread quickly from house to house.
Authorities weren't sure the fire could be suspicious until a State Law Enforcement Division tracking dog identified possible accelerants.
One man whose house burned told police he heard a car drive off moments before noticing the fire at his neighbor's house. Other neighbors reported hearing an explosion coming from their carport around 5 a.m. and saw flames coming from a vehicle.
No one was hurt in the fire that police say caused $735,000 in damage.
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