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Utah woman set fire to church a day before wedding, authorities say

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A Utah woman, Lenita Moreno, 25, was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a Mormon church in Kaysville where she was scheduled to be married the next day. The fire, which occurred on July 10, caused $108,000 in damage and was reportedly started with a tampon and other flammable items. Authorities suggest the arson may have been an extreme case of cold feet. The incident highlights the severe consequences of wedding-day anxiety.

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$108,000 in damages reported.

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Lenita Moreno, 25, was arrested for aggravated arson.

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The fire was started using a tampon and other flammable items.

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  • $108,000 in damages reported.
  • Financial burden on church.

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<p>Lenita Moreno, 25, arrested over fire – which allegedly caused $108,000 in damage – at Mormon church in Kaysville</p><p>A <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/utah">Utah</a> woman set fire to the church where she was scheduled to get married a day before the wedding, allege authorities investigating what may have been an extreme case of cold feet.</p><p>Lenita Moreno, 25, was arrested…

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The fire was started using a tampon and other flammable items.

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The fire caused $108,000 in damage.

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Authorities allege the arson may have been an extreme case of cold feet.

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Lenita Moreno, 25, was arrested for aggravated arson.

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The fire occurred on July 10 at a Mormon church in Kaysville, Utah.

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Lenita Moreno was scheduled to be married at the church the next day.

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