Arson charges laid in St. Thomas warehouse fire

The St. Thomas Fire Department battling a raging fire at the former Weatherhead Company of Canada Limited plant. April 14, 2025 (Brent Lale/CTV News London)

St. Thomas police say they’ve laid charges against two people after Monday’s massive warehouse fire.

According to police, a 40-year-old man and 16-year-old boy each face arson charges.

Emergency crews responded to the former Weatherhead facility Monday afternoon.

No injuries were reported, but the building was destroyed.