Three young men are accused of intentionally setting a fire in an apartment building in Arlington this spring, authorities say. The early morning fire affected 32 residents and sent several people to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

An 18-year-old, 20-year-old and 22-year-old were recently arrested and charged with arson tied to the fire in the 1000 block of S. Quebec Street on May 15, the county fire marshal’s office said Friday.

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The fire broke out before 5 a.m., when many residents were sleeping. Firefighters used ladders to rescue people who were trapped on upper floors.

“Evidence recovered at the scene indicated the fire to be suspicious in nature,” a statement from the fire marshal’s office said. A monthslong cr

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