18-Year Old Accused of Setting Elmira Family Home on Fire

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Edwin Bennett (photo: provided)

Police have arrested an Elmira teen for allegedly setting his house on fire while three of his family members were inside.

18-year-old Edwin Bennett has been charged with felony arson. Bennett is accused of starting the fire at his home in the 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue at around 7 Thursday night. Everyone inside of the home was able to escape.

Investigators determined the cause of the fire was suspicious and their investigation is continuing.

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