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FD: Gilbert man in custody after kitchen fire

Posted at 5:04 AM, May 20, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-20 12:24:18-04

Police say a man is in custody after a small apartment fire broke out in Gilbert early Friday morning.

According to Gilbert Fire Department, the fire was contained to the kitchen and didn't impact any other units at the complex near Gilbert and Guadalupe roads.

Fire officials say one man, later identified as 22-year-old Jeremy Ramos, was taken into custody for starting the fire. Police say there was a dispute between roommates before the blaze.

Ramos was arrested for arson and has since been transferred to a mental health facility for evaluation.

No other information has been released.