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The suspicious fire has been deemed an arson by HRFE investigators and HRP Forensic Identification Section members. The investigation conducted by members of the Integrated Criminal Investigation has been completed and has resulted in charges being laid against the woman previously arrested. A 40-year-old woman from Dartmouth will attend Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date to face the charge of arson.
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At approximately 5:50 p.m. on July 29, Halifax Regional Police responded to the 500 block of Pleasant Street in Dartmouth to assist Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) with a structure fire. There was significant damage to the structure, and based on observations found at the scene, HRFE deemed this fire to be suspicious in nature. HRP patrol officers, conducting a preliminary investigation, located information on a possible suspect, and at approximately 6:20 p.m., apprehended that suspect. At this time HRP has a 40-year-old woman in custody. There have been no injuries sustained in this incident. Members of the HRP Forensic Identification Section and the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating.