The Windsor Police Service Arson Unit is looking into a fire in the west end of the city on Monday.
Firefighters responded to an active fire at a home on Bloomfield Road between Watkins Street and Prince Road around 8:30 a.m.
Four people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Among them, a 35-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in medical care under police custody. Another victim was airlifted to a Hamilton hospital. Firefighters also rescued an occupant who was trapped inside.
The suspect is charged with three counts of attempted murder, arson with disregard for human life, break-and-enter, forcible confinement, and possession of incendiary material for arson.
Bloomfield Road has reopened, but the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the fire can call the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, extension 4830, Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477, or visit www.catchcrooks.com.
