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These rental properties were sitting vacant for about two weeks before this fire at around 4:30 this morning.

Melville firefighters decided, after seeing all the damage at the home, to call in the State Fire Marshal's Office.

The Lafayette Fire Department assisted the Scott Fire Department in putting out the blaze.

The fire was allegedly set by a former employee in a trash can near the manager's stand.

The State Fire Marshal's office says the man has attempted to set fire to his family's home on multiple occasions.