VIDEO: Coventry Man Facing Arson Charge for East Providence Fire

VIDEO: Coventry Man Facing Arson Charge for East Providence Fire

 

The East Providence Police Department has arrested and charged a Coventry man with arson following a January 10 Pawtucket Avenue fire.

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Terel Molina of Coventry was arrested on Wednesday and charged with First Degree Arson. He is 27.

According to East Providence Police, "On Jan. 10, at approximately 1 a.m., East Providence Police officers responded to the rear lot of 1990 Pawtucket Ave. for the report of a fire. Upon arrival, officers located a black rug burning outside the building's south entrance. Officers used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames."

The building was occupied at the time of the fire. A building occupant attempted to exit the building after witnessing the fire actively burning, but was unable to flee to safety due to the size of the flames.