Teenage boy sets makeshift storage room on fire, then ransacks owner's house after

• A 16-year-old boy is now in custody after burning a makeshift storage room owned by a relative
• CCTV footage showed people running as smoke rose from the area
• The minor had also broken into the owner’s house three days before the fire
• Police said he admitted to starting the fire, but did not explain why

A 16-year-old boy is now under the care of authorities after he set fire to a relative’s makeshift storage room in San Jacinto, Pangasinan.

The teen also broke into the owner’s house days before the fire. CCTV video showed people rushing away as smoke came from the storage area, which was filled with stuffed toys.

Firefighters quickly put out the flames. After watching the footage, the owner learned that the boy was inside the yard when the fire started.

The minor is now with the municipal social welfare office and did not give any statement. Police said he admitted to burning the place but did not share his reason.

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A minor who sets a house on fire and breaks into someone else’s home is not sent to jail like an adult. Instead, the child is placed under the care of the local social welfare office.

Authorities assess the child’s age, needs, and background to decide what intervention is needed.

The minor may undergo counseling, rehabilitation, or other programs meant to correct behavior and protect their welfare. The parents or guardians are also involved in the process.

While the act is serious and the case is documented, the law focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment when the offender is below the minimum age of criminal responsibility.

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News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh