Man faces attempted murder, arson charges after house fire in Cumberland House

A person was seriously injured after a suspicious house fire in Cumberland House Tuesday evening, leading to attempted murder and arson charges against a 36-year-old man.

RCMP, the fire department, and EMS were called to a fire at a home in the community Tuesday evening.

The investigation determined that five adults were in the home at the time of the fire.

Four were assessed at the scene by EMS, and the fifth was taken to hospital with serious injuries.