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Hamilton man charged with arson after apartment fire

Hamilton police said a fire that broke out on Jan. 10 on Gibson Street was arson. File / Global News

A man has been charged with arson after a fire in Hamilton.

Hamilton police say the fire broke out on the third floor of a residence on Gibson Street on Thursday, Jan. 10.

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All residents living inside the building were evacuated safely, but there was significant damage to the home, so residents had to be relocated to other accommodations.

As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old suspect was identified.

Police say Steven Slater turned himself in on Wednesday and is being held in custody without bail.

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