Dartmouth man facing arson charges after fire in Halifax’s north end (update)

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Sep 4, 2018 06:13:00 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

A Dartmouth man is facing multiple charges after a fire in the north end of Halifax that investigators believe was deliberately set.

Halifax Fire and Emergency Services were called to the corner of North St. and Agricola St. around 9:25 p.m. Monday.

About an hour later, Halifax Regional Poilce arrested a man on Jackson Road in Dartmouth.

The 55-year-old has been charged with arson-disregard for human life, possession of an incendiary material and breach of recognizance.

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