TAMPA, FLA. (WSVN) \u2014 A dangerous situation took place in Tampa when Hillsborough County deputies found a knife-wielding arson suspect inside a burning restaurant.<\/p>\n
The restaurant could\u2019ve easily blown up, but thankfully, deputies got everyone out and arrested a man armed with two knives.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, the incident started with a call about a man charging at some people inside the restaurant.<\/p>\n
Hillsborough County deputies found the restaurant filled with smoke and flames, with a burning propane tank outside the building.<\/p>\n
Investigators said 53-year-old Rubiel Castillo was inside with two knives. Deputies responded and ordered Castillo to drop the weapons and come out.<\/p>\n
Castillo was then taken away in cuffs, and deputies swiftly put the flames out with fire extinguishers.<\/p>\n
Before the fire department took over, surveillance video from inside the restaurant shows who deputies believe is Castillo earlier, walking around the restaurant with a burning propane tank.<\/p>\n
A combination that could\u2019ve killed Castillo, had deputies not pulled him out.<\/p>\n
Castillo is charged with arson, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and criminal mischief.<\/p>\n
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