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Person of interest in custody after arsonist starts fires in Paulding neighborhood

Fires in Paulding County that destroyed five homes and damaged nine others overnight started as the result of arson, officials said

The Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office said a person is in custody in connection with the arson that started at a home on Rosemont Court in Hiram, spokesman Glenn Allen said.

“The identity of that person will be released when they are formally charged with arson,” Allen said.

Paulding County Fire spokesman Lt. Steve Mapes said at least three families were displaced from the area of Rosemont Court in the Greystone Subdivision.

“Representatives from the Red Cross established a disaster operation at the neighborhood community center,” Mapes said.

No injuries were reported.

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