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A man has been convicted of murder after intentionally setting fire to his home, resulting in the death of a fellow resident.
The incident occurred at a multi-occupancy house in the city, where the accused, who had a history of disputes with the victim, set fire to the property.
The victim was trapped inside the house as the fire quickly spread.
Firefighters were called to the scene and found the victim unconscious inside the burning building.
He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries a few hours later.
During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that the fire was started deliberately, with accelerants found at the scene.
Witnesses testified that they had heard the accused threatening the victim in the days leading up to the fire.
The defense argued that the fire was accidental, but the jury was not convinced by the evidence.
The man was found guilty of murder and is awaiting sentencing.
The case has highlighted the devastating consequences of domestic disputes and the importance of fire safety.
The victim's family, who were present in the courtroom, expressed relief at the verdict, stating that justice had been served.
The case serves as a warning about the dangers of arson and the serious legal ramifications that can result from such actions.
The incident has also prompted local authorities to review fire safety regulations in multi-occupancy buildings to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.