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VIDEO: Los Angeles arson suspect faces life term if convicted

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After four days of fires in Los Angeles County, police arrested Harry Burkhart. He’s now charged with 37 counts of arson causing millions of dollars in property damage. If he’s convicted, he could serve a life sentence.

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