A 55-year-old Peterborough woman is facing arson charges following a fire on Friday night (October 18).
At around 8:50 p.m., Peterborough Fire Services responded to multiple calls about a Stewart Street residence that was on fire.
Upon arriving, fire crews found the residence was fully engulfed with fire. They determined all occupants were safely out of the residence and aggressively attacked the fire, bringing it under control. Damage is estimated at $200,000.
Peterborough police were also called to the fire. Through investigation, they learned the fire had been deliberately set by a tenant.
As a result, police arrested a 55-year-old Peterborough woman and charged her with arson with disregard for human life. The accused woman was held in custody and appeared in court on Saturday.
Peterborough police and the Ontario Fire Marshal are continuing an investigation into the fire. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 705-876-1122 ext. 555. To submit an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit stopcrimehere.ca.
