A Sumter teenager who is a member of the Sumter Fire Department’s Explorers program is charged with a fire that severely damaged a mobile home Monday afternoon.
Thomas Carson Euten, 17, is charged with second-degree arson.
According to the report, Euten was striking matches and throwing them on the ground. A couch, which was in the yard beside the mobile home caught fire and spread quickly to the home. Damage was estimated at $40,000, according to a news release.
Euten was arrested and taken to the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. Euten’s bond hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 16 at the Detention Center.