Deputy Public Defender William McGrath says his client didn't mean to set the fire.
Bachman-Majamay pleaded to a reduced charge of third-degree criminal property damage.
Second Circuit Judge Joel August ordered him to do community service and pay a $1,025 fine to fix the roof. He also told the teen not to use tobacco for a year.
"That means no cigarettes," August said. "Perhaps it will add about 10 or 15 years to his life if he stops smoking permanently."
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