After reportedly igniting fires inside a Scotland County store, a man is in custody.
On Monday, the Laurinburg Fire Department responded to allegations of a structural fire at Walmart on 901 Highway 401 South.
34-year-old John Lewis is suspected of starting three fires inside the business. He was later found at his residence and detained without incident.
Lewis was charged with burning a business building while it was occupied.
All fires were extinguished, and no injuries were recorded. However, Walmart sustained damage.
The store will remain closed till further notice.
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