A Texas father has been charged with intentionally setting his home on fire while leaving his three children inside, police said.
Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, 46, was charged with three counts of attempted murder. His bond was set at $2.25 million.
According to police, the fire broke out on Nov. 6 at 31619 El Dorado Lane in the Polo Ranch community in Fulshear, Texas.
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Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, 46, was charged with three counts of attempted murder. (Fulsier Police)
The suspect was seriously injured in the fire and remained in hospital for an extended period of time before being released on Thursday. He was then booked into the Fort Bend County Jail.
Police said the home sustained extensive damage from the fire and emergency crews were quickly called to the scene.
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The fire was reported Nov. 6 at 31619 Eldorado Lane in the Polo Ranch community. (St. Petersburg)
Two children were able to escape the home with minor injuries, but a third child, a 3-year-old, remained trapped in the home.
A police officer heard a faint sound coming from inside the house and entered through a bedroom window to rescue the child.
Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar was booked into the Fort Bend County Jail. (St. Petersburg)
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The boy, who suffered from severe smoke inhalation, was airlifted to a nearby hospital and later released.
