A 17-year-old man has been charged after 4 early morning fires left 3 homes damaged in Brandon.

The fires happened with a 40-minute window between 3:42 and 4:15 am. All the fires were started within a 10-block radius and according to police the fires were started in sheds, trees, a dumpster and on a porch.

Two homes were completely engulfed while the Brandon Fire Department was able to contain the other two fires.

The 17-year-old suspect was arrested near one of the fires. He has been charged with arson with disregard for human life, arson causing damage to property, and possession of incendiary material. He is scheduled to appear in court July 2nd

No one was injured in the fires and police are not looking for additional suspects.

A damage estimate has not yet been released.