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Man Who Set 15 Fires Will Not Spend Time In Prison

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A man who confessed to setting 15 fires in three counties will not serve prison time.

A judge suspended Brian Wood's sentence and ordered him to pay restitution. He also has to undergo a psychiatric exam.

Wood pleaded guilty to setting fires in Cumberland, Sampson, and Harnett counties.

Authorities said the fires were set in April.

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