The RCMP have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with two arsons in the town of Pincher Creek.
On Tuesday around 5 p.m., the RCMP and fire crews responded to a fire at a business downtown, and a second fire at a home a few blocks away.
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The fire spread quickly and a subsequent investigation found accelerants were used at both locations, the RCMP said.
A man was seen fleeing the house fire and was later arrested.
Michael Patterson, a resident of Pincher Creek, faces several charges including two counts of arson and assaulting a peace officer with a weapon.
He is scheduled in appear in court on Jan. 11th.