A Toronto man is facing arson charges after a home in Forest Glade was levelled in an explosion.
Windsor emergency crews were called to the scene on Aspen Lane around 4 a.m. Sunday.
When Windsor police officers arrived, the house was completely levelled and several neighbouring properties were damaged.
Police say a man, whose clothes smelled of accelerant, was found nearby with serious injuries. He was taken to the hospital with serious non-life threatening injuries.
The Windsor Police Arson Unit determined the explosion was criminal.
A 24-year-old Toronto man has been charged with arson with disregard for human life and arson causing property damage.
Police continue their investigation. They are asking anyone with information to contact the arson unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
