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Suspect in custody after reported arson attempt at gas bar

The incident occurred at an Arthur Street gas bar on Sunday
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A fire is seen burning by a gas pump on Arthur Street West on Sunday (submitted photo)

THUNDER BAY - Police took a suspect into custody after an attempted arson on the south side of the city Sunday evening.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue crews were called to a gas bar on Arthur Street West, where they extinguished what was described as a small fire.

No other details were immediately available, but a photo obtained by TBnewswatch showed a fire burning by a gas pump.

A male who was arrested by police is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.




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