Sask. RCMP charge man with arson after fire destroys home

A 36-year-old man from Cumberland House has been charged with arson after RCMP say a home was destroyed and a man was seriously injured in the northern village.

Police say they were called to the scene after receiving a report of a fire at a residence at about 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday.

Officers determined five adults were in the home at the time of the fire. Four of the adults were assessed at the scene by EMS, and the fifth adult was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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Police say, based on the evidence, the fire is suspicious and Justin Sewap, 36, has been charged with arson with disregard for human life and attempted murder.

Sewap is scheduled to appear in court in Nipawin on May 28.

Police say the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit assisted with the investigation.

Cumberland House is located about 300 kilometres northeast of Prince Albert.