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SFD: Maple Leaf fire ruled arson

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SEATTLE — Officials with the Seattle Fire Department said a fire that destroyed three homes in Seattle’s Maple Leaf neighborhood has been ruled an arson.

The fire happened in the 8500 block of 8th Avenue Northeast Thursday morning.

A neighboring school was also damaged in the fire.

The Seattle Fire Department said damages were estimated at $2.5 million.

There were no injuries reported.

According to officials, the fire started in a house under construction.

Seattle police are investigating.

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