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Land O' Lakes High Student Accused Of Starting Fire In Bathroom

A 15-year-old Land O' Lakes High School student is accused of lighting a can of paper on fire in the boys' bathroom.

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A 15-year-old Land O' Lakes High School student is accused of lighting a can of paper on fire in the boys' bathroom.
A 15-year-old Land O' Lakes High School student is accused of lighting a can of paper on fire in the boys' bathroom. (Pasco Sheriff)

LAND O' LAKES, FL — A 15-year-old Land O' Lakes High School student has been charged with arson after being accused of lighting a can of paper on fire in the boys' bathroom at the school, 20325 Gator Lane.

According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, on Aug. 19 the teen stuff a can of Mountain Dew Kickstarter energy drink, lit it on fire and places it behind one of the toilets.

Deputies were led to the teen by watching surveillance video at the school.

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