Man charged with arson, disregard for human life following fire in Eskasoni, N.S.

A 35-year-old Eskasoni, N.S., man has been charged after he allegedly tried to burn a house down while the homeowners slept.

Police say shortly after midnight on Monday, Eskasoni RCMP responded to a house fire on Noel R. Street.

“The two homeowners were in the home when the fire started but had managed to get out and call 911,” police said in a news release on Tuesday.

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Police say the home sustained minimal structural damage, but smoke damage and a strong smell of gasoline were present.

“The investigation determined that the fire was the result of an arson attempt made by a third individual who has been residing in the home,” police stated.

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As a result, Noel Richard Denny has been charged with arson with disregard for human life and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

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Anyone with information on the fire is asked to contact Nova Scotia RCMP or Crime Stoppers.