 John Scott reporting. A New York man has been charged with arson after giving an 11-year-old child fireworks that set fire to two homes and the shed on Independence Day. Police say a 33-year-old man told the youngster to light the fireworks outside his home. They malfunctioned and engulfed the shed in flames. The fire then spread to two nearby houses. No injuries reported. Breaking news and analysis at townhall.com.