Texas Woman Sets Boyfriend's House On Fire After A Female Relative Answers His Phone

A Texas woman was arrested and charged for setting her boyfriend's house on fire Sunday after another woman answered her video call, police said.

The girlfriend, identified as 23-year-old Senaida Soto, was arrested Monday and charged with burglary habitation by force, a second-degree felony, and arson, a first-degree felony, according to a statement from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.

According to the sheriff's office, Soto was on FaceTime with her boyfriend when another woman – who later turned out to be his relative – answered his phone.

The upset woman went over to her boyfriend's house in San Antonio and lit the couch in the living room on fire, authorities said.

While the fire was spreading, authorities said that Soto texted her boyfriend, "I hope your house is okay."

Sheriff's deputies and firefighters responded to an arson call in the 16000 block of Shepherd Road in San Antonio after the homeowner called 911 at about 1:45 a.m. Sunday.

The unidentified homeowner told the police that the San Antonio woman broke into the home, stole several things and then set the residence on fire.

The homeowner was not her boyfriend, but her boyfriend did reside at that house, Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Soto was in a romantic relationship with a family member of the homeowner.

"While the house was on fire, video was recorded and it was shown that she lit the couch on fire that spread, causing the home to go up in flames," the sheriff's office said.

The fire reportedly caused more than $50,000 worth of damages.

The Fire Marshall's Office cooperated with sheriff's deputies in the arson investigation. The BSCO issued two warrants for Soto's arrest Monday.

Online records showed that Soto is being held in custody on a $165,000 bond.

As of this writing, it is unclear if Soto has retained an attorney to speak on her behalf.