Arson charge

Posted Sep 9, 2010 09:34:52 AM.

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An arrest has been made following a fire at a Kitchener triplex.

Regional Police say a resident of the building on Lancaster Road West has been charged with Arson – Disregard for Human Life after last evening’s blaze.

Police say he was also treated in hospital for smoke inhalation.

Several other residents were rescued after being trapped on a balcony.

Preliminary estimates peg damage at around $100,000.

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