Teen accused of setting fire in Houston apartment because he was upset with family

Teen accused of starting fire in apartment because he was upset with family

Bond was set at $75,000 for a teen accused of setting fire inside of a Houston apartment on Tuesday.

HOUSTON - Bond was set at $75,000 for a teen accused of setting fire inside of a Houston apartment on Tuesday.

Court records show Jose Espinoza-Villanueva, 18, has been charged with arson for the fire at an apartment in the 5900 block of Flintlock Road.

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Jose Espinoza-Villanueva appears in probable cause court.

According to court documents, Espinoza-Villanueva allegedly set clothes on fire in a closet because he was upset with his family.

According to the allegations read in probable case court, two firefighters who responded to the fire were hurt.

If Espinoza-Villanueva makes bond, he will have to abide by certain conditions including a curfew and a requirement to stay at least 200 feet away from the apartment complex.