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Officials: Child ignited Roslindale fire, caused $325,000 in damage

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A child with a lighter started the blaze at 444 Hyde Park Ave., officials said. Six residents, including Pamela Leims (left), were displaced. A firefighter with a back injury was taken to a hospital. The arson squad’s Joe Connolly (above) inspected damage pegged at $300,000. Heat also caused $25,000 worth of damage to an adjacent house.

Martin Finucane can be reached at mfincuane@globe.com.