Vermont
Burlington woman arrested in alleged tent arson
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A woman is facing an arson charge after police say she lit a tent on fire with someone inside.
It happened Just before 11:45 Friday morning. Burlington Police responded to an encampment near Waterfront Park for reports that someone was burned by a fire.
The victim was treated by the fire department before going to the hospital.
Police Carol Layton, 39, and charged her with 2nd-degree arson and aggravated assault.
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