The teenager is accused of intentionally setting the fires, including trash, brush, and a dumpster fire over several hours around Glenmont Circle on Monday, May 9, Montgomery County PIO Pete Piringer said on Twitter.
The juvenile is facing charges of arson-related crimes, as well as a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals, officials say.
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