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A Bend woman has been taken into custody after a fire broke out in a triplex Saturday afternoon on the 1200 block of NW Stannium Road. Officers arrived around 12:17 p.m. to find a second-story apartment engulfed in flames. Authorities say 33-year-old Rachel Joy Kidwell was at the scene and admitted to starting the fire. Police quickly evacuated nearby units while Bend Fire & Rescue prevented the blaze from spreading further. Damage was reported in neighboring apartments, but firefighters successfully controlled the situation. Kidwell faces arson charges and remains at the Deschutes County Jail as the investigation continues.