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Man Charged In Otterville Arson

Provincial police say arson charges have been laid after a house fire in Otterville earlier this month.

Oxford OPP were called to the home on John St. around 1:50pm May 4 after a passerby noticed smoking billowing out of the residence.

The homeowner was not home at the time of the blaze and no one was injured. Damage is estimated at approximately $30,000 to $40,000.

A 52-year-old man from Norwich Township is charged with arson-damage to property.

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