Bound Brook man indicted for arson in January fire
A Bound Brook man has been formally charged in a massive fire that spread to several buildings in the town in January.
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Dec 3, 2020, 11:12 PM
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450ds agoA Bound Brook man has been formally charged in a massive fire that spread to several buildings in the town in January.
Juan Hector Padilla faces numerous charges related to the seven-alarm fire.
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The fire began at a construction site on East Main Street and Mountain Avenue and spread to several nearby buildings. Over 30 fire companies responded to the fire.
Padilla was charged with arson, burglary, criminal assault and hindering an investigation.
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