A man has been arrested and charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to Napoli's Italian Restaurant & Bar in Corsicana, police said.

The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Salvador Sandoval, was taken into custody at a residence in Ennis, off Ensign Road. He faces a charge of first-degree felony arson with intent to damage habitat, according to the Corsicana Police Department.

Fire reported early Sunday morning

A 911 caller reported the fire around 4 a.m. Sunday at the restaurant located at 111 E. Collin Street.

Firefighters arrived to find the bar area fully engulfed in flames. Police say Officer Jesse Hanna rescued residents from apartments above the business, navigating thick smoke and low visibility to get them to safety.

Salvador Sandoval, 43 Corsicana Police Departmen

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