2 Teens Responsible For Aurora Fire
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Aurora, Neb.
Posted: 8:46 PM Jul 12, 2008
 Last Updated: 9:22 AM Jul 14, 2008
 Reporter: Associated Press
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Aurora police say two teens have confessed to starting a fire that destroyed a historic building in downtown Aurora. The blaze in the three-story, brick building broke out Thursday afternoon.

Aurora Police Chief Godfrey Brokenrope says two boys, ages 13 and 14, were brought in for questioning and admitted to starting the fire at the Fidelity Building with paper and lighters.

The boys were released to their parents, pending a review of the case by the Hamilton County attorney.

Fire officials have said the Fidelity Building, valued at $87,310, is a total loss.
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Posted by: Mark Location: Lincoln on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:21 PM
I don't know about the laws these days but there was a time when the parents were held responsible and the kids themselves were held accountable for their actions. Yes, it is commendable that the teens "owned up" to this. It will take time for the community to heal. Good luck to all.
Posted by: Don on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:21 AM
These boys should be responsible for the damages that they caused. Not to mention it was a historic building that they destroyed. They should be prosicuted by the county attorney for what they did.
Posted by: cody Location: odell on Jul 14, 2008 at 09:35 AM
it was responsible of the boys to confess.
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