Arson Suspect Arrested After Domestic Violence Fire

0:00It's March 23rd. This is Canada News Today, powered by AI. A 60-year-old man from Ontario is facing multiple charges, including arson and spousal assault after a domestic violence incident last Friday. Police responded to a 911 call around 5.20 pm for an assault in progress at a home on North River Road in Phelps Township. Paramedics arrived on scene as well. The victim then called again to report the house on fire. That is rushed in, and luckily, the victim got out safely while the home burned completely. The suspect came out of a nearby outbuilding and gave himself up to officers without further trouble. He's being held in custody ahead of a court date, Monday and North Bay, with forensic team still digging into the details to wrap up the case.