OLD ORCHARD BEACH (AP) — Two men have been arrested in connection with a string of arson fires in Old Orchard Beach.
The fires were reported in the early morning hours of Feb. 28. The first was reported near some railroad tracks shortly before 4 a.m. Crews were later called to a local café that was damaged by fire. Other fires were put out in a trash can and between two cabins.
No one was hurt but the owner of the café says the fire at his place cost up to $50,000 in damage.
Police tell WCSH-TV that 22-year old Thomas Tanner of Old Orchard Beach and 19- year old Michael Gagne of Hollis are being held on $30,000 bail each on charges of arson and criminal trespassing for allegedly living in a hotel illegally.
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