HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A man accused of starting a fire at an auto repair and tire shop in Hallandale Beach has been arrested.

Police arrested Michael Artison for arson.

Officials said he sparked a fire, leaving thousands of residents without power in August.

The fire caused a large plume of smoke to cloud Pembroke Road and Northwest Sixth Avenue back on Aug. 11.

Artison could face up to 30 years in prison.

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