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Charges Laid After Construction Site Fire

Monday, 10 March 2025 11:04

By Geoff Waterfield

Police were called to an area in Fort Erie early Saturday morning

A weekend fire in Fort Erie at a construction site has led to the arrest of two men.

Emergency crews were called around 7, Saturday morning, to the Allen Trail and Whispering Woods Trail for reports of a fire.

They found a row of town homes under construction on fire.

Police say shortly after the fire started, 2-men were seen leaving the building, they were caught a short distance away.

Police have charged 36-year old Michael Magin of Fort Erie:

Break and Enter to Commit Mischief Over $5000
Fail to Comply with Probation Order

45-year old Jason Batt of St. Catharines is charged:

Break and Enter to Commit Mischief Over $5000

Both were released with future court dates.

There were no injuries, damage estimate is $400,000.

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