A man has been arrested for arson after admitting to intentionally setting an apartment fire in West Hartford. The incident took place on Caya Avenue and emergency crews responded to heavy smoke coming from a four-story apartment building. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire. The West Hartford Fire Marshals Office, along with arson detectives from the police department and state police, launched an investigation. The suspect, 48-year-old Roman Ruben, confessed to setting the fire to cause harm to others. He is facing charges including criminal attempt at arson murder, arson, reckless endangerment, and risk of injury to a minor. His bond has been set at $1.5 million. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the West Hartford Police Department. The quick response and collaboration between emergency crews and investigators helped in the timely arrest of the suspect. Residents are reminded to report any suspicious activity to help prevent such incidents in the future.
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