Windsor Fire Service (Photo by Maureen Revait) Windsor Fire Service (Photo by Maureen Revait)
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Youth Charged In Arson

Two people are facing charges after a fire on Vimy Ave. in Windsor Sunday morning.

The fire was first discovered after two people flagged patrol officers down around 2:30am. Police were able to wake-up two people in the home and everyone got out safely.

After the blaze was extinguished by the Windsor Fire and Rescue Service, the scene was secured and an investigation as launched.

In addition to the fire, police found the tires of the vehicles in the driveway had been punctured.

Two suspects were identified and arrested at a home on Memorial Dr. later in the day.

Two individuals are facing charges including arson, disregard for human life and mischief to property under $5,000. The identities of the individuals have not been released because one of the suspects is a youth.

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