CAROL STREAM, Ill. - A DuPage County man allegedly set fire to his own home , which caused a large explosion and "severely" damaged his neighbors’ homes, local prosecutors said.

Eric Neuman, 52, of Carol Stream , was charged with two counts of aggravated arson, a count of arson and criminal damage to property, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.

A judge ordered Neuman to remain in jail as he awaits trial.

What we know:

Prosecutors said around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, Carol Stream police responded to a home on fire in the 700 block of Hemlock Lane.

Investigators learned the home belonged to Neuman and his soon-to-be ex-wife, who had recently left the property.

Neuman allegedly placed around six containers of gas, about 40 gallons, throughout the house and two

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