Teen gets only 60 days jail after Walmart fire bet causes $8 million damage

17-year-old lit artificial plant to win a bet.

Fire spread rapidly through craft aisle.

Store evacuated safely but suffered huge losses.

Over $2 million cleanup plus $8 million+ in merchandise and building damage.

Pleaded guilty to felony arson and property damage.

Sentenced to 60 days jail, 8 years probation, and $8.6 million restitution.

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