(Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

By Logan Lehmann

Crime

Man charged with arson following Thursday morning house fire

Feb 6, 2025 | 5:12 PM

A man is in police custody after allegedly setting fire to a house in the West Flat on Thursday morning.

Prince Albert Police said they received a report of a structure fire in the 200 block of 15th Street West at around 6:15 a.m.

Officers along with members of the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to the scene and quickly located a 36-year-old woman who had exited the burning residence. She was assessed on scene by Parkland Ambulance and it’s unknown if she suffered any injuries.

A witness told paNOW they saw someone jump out a window but this has not been confirmed.

Through investigation, police were able to identify, locate, and arrest a 37-year-old man a few hours later and have since charged him with one count of arson with disregard for human life.

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Thursday’s fire happened one block away from another home that burned on Jan. 31. It’s unknown if both incidents are connected.

The investigation continues.

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