A Lexington man is facing an arson charge after a weekend fire at a vacant home.
Daniel Prather, 18, is facing a charge of arson in the second degree. Firefighters were called to Ohio Street Sunday morning around 2 a.m. According to his arrest citation, he admitted to entering the vacant home moments before a fire broke out.
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When responders arrived, they noticed flames shooting out of the building. Police say Prather gave multiple accounts about how the fire started, including leaving candles lit inside the house.
Prather will face a judge Monday.
