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Man Tells Authorities He's Set 25 Fires

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WELDON — Halifax County officials have an accusedarsonist behind bars. Payton Arrington, Jr., 40, told authorities hestarted 25 fires, including one near Weldon Tuesday that burned 15 acres.

Arrington says he's been burning wooded areas in the county since 1995.He will be sentenced next week.

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