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Man in custody for fire in Flats Friday night

Oct 29, 2017 | 1:12 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Police have a man in custody following a fire in a Flats residence Friday night. He is being held on charges of aggravated assault and arson in connection with the blaze, currently he is awaiting bail.

Medicine Hat Police Service, police, fire and EMS responded to the fire at a home in the 1100 Block of Bridge Street Southeast. On scene, an adult woman had exited the residence with “significant” burns to her body and was transported to hospital.

A woman was taken to hospital after a fire in a Flats residence Friday night. Police have not released any more information regarding the woman’s condition.

Medicine Hat Police said the investigation is still ongoing.