17-year-old Emma Smith lit a fake plant on fire with a lighter to win a bet. The impulsive act rapidly spread, forcing an evacuation and causing over $8 million in damages at a Sparta, Wisconsin Walmart.
The high-profile incident resulted in severe consequences for the teen, completely altering her life:
The Incident: Smith used a lighter to test if a leaf on an artificial plant in the craft aisle was real. The fire spread much faster than she anticipated.
The fire caused roughly $2 million in cleanup costs and over $8 million in merchandise and building losses. Customers safely evacuated the store.
Smith pleaded guilty to felony charges of arson and criminal damage to property. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail, 8 years of probation, and a staggering $8.6 million in restitution
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