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Smoldering Rag Points to Arson | San Antonio News
A San Antonio home erupted in flames early one morning, waking two sleeping residents who called 911 after finding smoke—firefighters traced the blaze to a smoldering rag behind a fridge. Investigators now suspect arson, citing cigarette butts and testimony that the accused, Maria Antonietta Basaldu, had been seen smoking inside and discarding materials on carpet. The affidavit points to an unlikely accident: a cigarette couldn’t have reached that hidden spot without intent or reckless disregard. Basaldu, reportedly the only other person in the house, faces felony arson charges and shows…
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