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Arson arrest made following George Street apartment fire in Peterborough: police

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No injuries after George Street apartment fire in Peterborough
No injuries were reported after a building fire on George Street early Monday morning – Dec 6, 2022

A Peterborough man is facing an arson charge following a fire at an apartment in Peterborough early Monday.

Around 2:20 a.m., emergency crews responded to a fire at an apartment complex on George Street. Flames were found in one apartment unit.

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Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported.

On Wednesday, the Peterborough Police Service said the investigation into the fire has led to the arrest of one person.

A 30-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with arson causing damage to property.

He was held in custody and appeared in court on Monday, police said.

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