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Man lights house fire for insurance money, police say

FRANKLIN TWP., CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is accused of lighting a fire in his attic and filing an insurance claim for the residence. Anil Mehta, 67, of Franklin Township, faces several charges, including arson and filing a fraudulent insurance claim. Police responded to a house fire around 5:15 p.m. Dec. 23, 2025, for [...]