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House of alleged drug lord set on fire

Associated Press
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 12.19.2006
NACO, Sonora – A fire has gutted the opulent home of a suspected organized crime figure.
Authorities say Carlos ''Calichi'' Molinares Nunez's home burned early today in Naco, Sonora, only days after he was arrested in the United States on drug trafficking charges.
Naco fire officials say the blaze was intentionally set and that Sonora state police are currently investigating.
A fire in the main residence was set after unknown perpetrators doused the home with gasoline.
Officials say a blaze in a second structure on appears to have then been ignited by Molotov cocktails thrown from the street.
Firefighters say security at the home was so tight, they had to fight the fire from the street outside until a Mexican army hummer was used to break down a gate to the property.