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Roommate sets bed ablaze near campus

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By Kyeland Jackson —

A university student allegedly set her roommmate’s bed ablaze before being arrested by arson investigators Feb. 18.

U of L student Christen McAllister allegedly set the fire in the Retreat apartments near campus. Wave 3 reports McAllister admitted to the crime that night, citing arson investigators’ recorded confession on a hidden body cam. Though no injuries were reported, two roommates were inside the building at the time.

The incident is under investigation.