A man is facing an arson charge in connection with an overnight residential building fire in Central Hamilton.
Police say they received an “assist fire” call just after midnight on Tuesday in the area of Barton East and Stirton streets.
Not long after officers arrived, the 32-year-old occupant of a third floor unit in the building was arrested. Police say he set the blaze.
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No injuries were reported.
Damages to the property have been estimated at about $100,000.
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