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1 arrested following fire behind Cobourg, Ont., businesses: police

The scene at a Strathy Road business on April 19, 2024. One man was arrested following a fire outside the business on April 17. Robert Lothian/Global News Peterborough

One person has been arrested in connection with a fire outside multiple businesses in Cobourg, Ont., early Wednesday.

The Cobourg Police Service and emergency crews responded to a report of a fire behind businesses on Strathy Road around 6 a.m.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported.

Police say the blaze damaged a nearby building and business property.

One man following a fire on April 17, 2024 behind several businesss. Robert Lothian/Global News Peterborough

Police say with the assistance of CCTV surveillance footage, investigators were able to identify a suspect.

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On Thursday, police reported a 58-year-old man from Cobourg was arrested and charged with mischief.

He was released with a future court appearance in Cobourg.

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