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Loma Fire Arson Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

The man charged with starting the TV Hill fire Thursday evening pleaded not guilty to arson of an inhabited structure,

The man charged with starting the TV Hill fire Thursday evening pleaded not guilty to arson of an inhabited structure, attempted arson, and reckless burning on Monday.
Victor Angel Hernandez , 23, was arrested that Thursday night for allegedly starting the fire in the Loma Alta Drive area that burned over seven acres and damaged several structures.



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