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Person charged with arson after Kirkland Lake porch fire

Damage was limited to the floor, says police
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KIRKLAND LAKE - One person has been charged with arson after a porch fire. 

On Oct. 19 around 9:40 p.m., Kirkland Lake OPP says there was a fire on the porch of an apartment building on Government Road West in Kirkland Lake. Damage was limited to the floor in the porch area. 

One person was arrested on OCt. 24. 

A 38-year-old Kirkland Lake woman is charged with arson - disregard for human life and failing to comply with a probation order.

The accused appeared in court virtually on Oct. 30. 

None of the charges have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.