RCMP have arrested a 25-year-old male from Brokenhead Ojibway First Nation for starting a fire in the community early Monday morning, August 3, 2020.
Police say around 12:14 am they responded to a house fire. When officers arrived the building had smoke billowing out the windows.
The 52-year-old resident was able to escape the fire before police arrived.
The initial investigation indicated the fire had been deliberately set.
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The structure suffered extensive damage due to flames, smoke and water.
Police arrested Stevie Fontaine at the scene and laid charges for his alleged involvement of Arson – Disregard Human Life.
Fontaine was detained in custody and scheduled to appear in a Winnipeg court today.
RCMP from Selkirk and the Office of the Fire Commissioner continue to investigate.
© News4.ca 2020
