SALISBURY, Md. — A juvenile is facing arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a home in Salisbury early Sunday morning.

Firefighters with the Salisbury Fire Department responded to the fire in the 1000 block of Grant Avenue at 9:54 a.m.

At the time of the fire, two people were inside of the home. After the smoke alarm went off, both people were able to escape unharmed.

Officials say it took 10 minutes and 20 firefighters to get the fire under control.

After an investigation conducted by Deputy State Fire Marshals, it was determined that the fire was set intentionally and that it originated in one of the bedrooms of the one-story single-family home.

The juvenile, a 17-year-old boy, was identified as the suspect allegedly involved in the arson.

Officials say he will be charged as

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