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Authorities say man set Independence fire that injured 2

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March 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in an eastern Iowa fire that injured two people. Firetrucks were sent to the home in Independence around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. The names of the two injured and other details about the fire haven’t been released. Authorities say Shane Heins, of Oelwein, was taken into custody Sunday and charged with arson.