Long weekend house fire causes $200K in damage

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No one was hurt but damage is extensive after a house fire in Kitchener over the long weekend, and police have now laid an arson charge. Officials said no one was hurt, as the units were unoccupied. “At this time, there are no concerns regarding structural damage to the building.” The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) later confirmed that a suspect was located when responding officers evacuated neighbouring units at the scene. A 34-year-old man was arrested and has been charged with arson following an investigation.