Waterloo Regional Police say a man is facing arson charges after a fire at a house in Cambridge over the weekend.
The fire at a home on Heather Avenue was reported at midnight on Sunday, according to a release.
Police say firefighters from the Cambridge Fire Department extinguished the blaze at the home but not before it caused “significant damage.”
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There were people at the home when the fire began and they were able to escape with no injuries reported to police.
Police say a 52-year-old man from Cambridge was arrested and has been charged with arson — disregard for human life and possession of suspected fentanyl.
Police say roads in the area were closed for several hours while the fire was investigated.
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