THUNDER BAY — A city man has been charged with arson for allegedly setting a fire that damaged a fuel pump at a southside gas bar.
The incident occurred shortly before seven o'clock Sunday evening in the 200 block of Arthur Street West.
According to Thunder Bay police, a man approached a gas pump at a Shell station, placed various items in front of it, and started a fire.
It's alleged he then attempted to activate the pump in order to pour gasoline on the flames but was unsuccessful in turning it on.
The man next proceeded to the building where he smashed a glass door with a fire extinguisher before spraying the contents into the interior.
He fled on foot, but officers located him in the vicinity a short time later.
The 48-year-old accused is charged with arson, mischief over $5,000, failure to comply with an undertaking, and failure to comply with a release order.
He appeared Monday in bail court, and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
