Illinois man lights house on fire after fight with girlfriend: police

Illinois police say that no injures were reported

An Illinois man is accused of setting his house on fire after a fight with his girlfriend on Friday night.

The Joliet Police Department says that Kevin Williams, 45, was upset with his 47-year-old girlfriend during a fight, got gasoline from the garage and used it to set an empty bedroom on fire at around 10:18 p.m., according to FOX 32.

At the time of the incident, police say that four others were inside the house.

Police say that a 26-year-old woman as well as three children were evacuated safely from the house.

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The Joliet Police Department says that Kevin Williams, 45, was upset with his 47-year-old girlfriend during a fight and got gasoline from the garage and used it to set an empty bedroom on fire at around 10:18 p.m., according to FOX 32. (Joliet Police Department)

Officials say that Williams was found in the garage where he was placed under arrest.

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No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

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