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Welland Man Arrested for Arson

7/23/2012

An arrest in a Welland fire.

Fire crews were called to an east side home where they found the front porch, tree, and lawn severely burned.

The fire was put out by some quick thinking neighbours who stopped it from burning down the entire home.

Police say evidence at the scene suggested the blaze had been deliberatly set.

A 24 year old man is facing a number of charges including arson and uttering threats.

He'll appear in a St. Catharines court this morning.

 

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