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Arson Suspect Arrested in North York Seniors Fire | Toronto News
A 62-year-old man with no fixed address has been arrested for allegedly starting a deadly fire at a North York seniors’ housing building early Thursday, forcing 18 residents to evacuate and hospitalizing two women. The suspect fled the ninth floor after igniting the blaze near Eglinton and Victoria Park, now faces arson and three counts of violating a court order. This follows a fatal fire at the same building in June — with no link yet confirmed. Police urge witnesses to come forward as they probe the incident, underscoring the urgent need to protect vulnerable seniors from such tragedies…
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