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UPDATE: Suspect arrested after downtown fire

Windsor police have arrested a suspect after a fire a downtown business was set intentionally on Thursday afternoon.

Police were called to the area of Ouellette Avenue and Chatham Street around 12:30 p.m. Thursday for a report of an active fire.

Windsor Fire and Rescue put out the fire. No injuries were reported, and a damage estimate has not been determined.

Police announced the arrest Friday morning.  A 26-year-old man has been charged with arson.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service - Arson Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

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