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Two teens charged with setting July fire in northwestern Ont. that did $500K in damage

The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service crest on a brick wall. (File Photo/CTV News Northern Ontario) The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service crest on a brick wall. (File Photo/CTV News Northern Ontario)
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Two teens, ages 14 and 19, have been charged with arson in connection with a July 14 fire in Cat Lake First Nation that destroyed $500,000 in construction materials.

Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service responded to the fire in the early morning hours in the 100 block of Back Road.

Police came across "a warehouse engulfed in flames," a news release said Friday.

"Police assisted contractors in extinguishing the blaze, however, despite those efforts a significant quantity of building materials were completely destroyed," police said.

"The materials damaged were meant for home building that would have helped address some of the community’s ongoing housing challenges."

Nishnawbe Aski Police's crime unit investigated the case and identified two suspects.

Both were arrested Oct. 2. Two females from Cat Lake First Nation have been charged with arson that caused damage to property.

Both suspects have been released from custody with conditions and future court appearance dates. 

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