Serial arsonist starts massive blaze hours after being released from jail

SOUTHAMPTON, NY – A woman previously accused of serial arson in Southampton, New York, was released without bail, only to face new charges of armed robbery less than two hours later, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Amanda Burnside, who was implicated in setting fires to three residences, was granted release on her own recognizance, despite the prosecution’s recommendation for a $500,000 bail or $1 million bond. Burnside was instructed by the judge …

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