Winnipeg police have made an arrest in connection with a fire at a three-storey apartment building on Fountain Avenue.
The Thursday afternoon fire forced 35 people from the building and saw one man taken to hospital in critical condition due to smoke inhalation.
Colt Alexander Guiboche, 34, has been charged with possession of incendiary material, arson with disregard for human life, and arson causing damage to property.
Police said Guiboche is a resident of the building.
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He was detained in custody.
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