Juvenile in custody for fire at Fernley apartment

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A juvenile has been taken into custody after authorities connected him to an apartment fire in Fernley.

KTVN-TV reports firefighters in Lyon County say an investigation revealed a juvenile started the fire by lighting a juniper bush early Wednesday morning. The fire spread up the side of the building and damaged the outside. Authorities say two adults and a child had to be evacuated, but were able to return after the fire was put out.

No one was hurt in the incident.