CAT LAKE, Ont. – Nishnawbe Aski Police Service have arrested two people in connection with a suspected July 2024 arson that tore through about $500,000 worth of construction materials.
Police said the fire occurred on July 14 in the 100 block of Back Road, and upon arrival at the scene, they found warehouse fully engulfed in flames.
Police assisted contractors to put out the fire, but it wasn’t in time to save the construction materials, which were destined to be used to build homes in the housing-challenged community.
As a result, two suspects were eventually identified.
A 19-year-old female and a 14-year-old female from Cat Lake First Nation have been charged with arson, damage to property.
Police did not name the 19-year-old out of concern it might unintentionally identify the 14-year-old, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Both the accused have been released from custody with conditions and face future court appearance dates.
