NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man has been charged with reckless conduct in connection with a fire that spread to part of a building.

Richard Maggs of Nashua was arrested Wednesday afternoon. The 52-year-old has been charged with recklessly igniting material in an alley. The fire expanded and spread to a nearby building.

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Maggs was jailed at the Nashua Police Department.

The American Red Cross helped provide temporary arrangements to people who had to evacuate the burning building. No injuries were reported.

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