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The Thunder Bay Police Service has laid charges relating to a fire on Bethune Street.

Officers were sent to a home around 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday, after receiving reports of a structural fire.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue crews were already on the scene working to put out the fire.

At that time firefighters alerted officers that arson was suspected, and a person was seen leaving the scene shortly after Fire Rescue discovered the fire.

Further investigation led to officers locating a suspect matching the description given to them.

The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

A 30-year-old Thunder Bay resident is facing the following charges:

• Arson
• Break and enter to commit an indictable offence
• Possession of break-in instruments
• Breach of recognizance

The accused appeared in court on Wednesday and remains in custody with a future court date.