A Staten Island man named Harry Torres reportedly ignited a significant fire in his neighborhood by setting a pair of sex toys ablaze in his backyard. The incident, which began at about 1 p.m. on a Wednesday, escalated to a three-alarm blaze, damages two homes and two cars, and required extensive firefighting efforts. Despite no injuries being reported, Torres faces serious charges, including arson and reckless endangerment, after admitting to starting the fire. He was arraigned but pleaded not guilty and was released under specific conditions.
"I started the fire," Torres allegedly admitted to cops. "I was in the backyard at my house and I lit two sex toys on fire."
The flames also damaged two nearby vehicles, according to his criminal complaint. The fire was under control by 4 p.m. Wednesday and required six hand lines and one tower ladder to extinguish the flames.
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