Possible arson following a break-in is being investigated after a fire which gutted the Horton Variety store at Horton and Clarence streets shortly after midnight. Fire Inspector Arthur Brighton reconstructs the layout of the store before the fire broke out. He was assisted by store operator Larry Miners, left. (Photo By Ernie Lee of The Free Press)
Man held by police after fire guts store
A man is in custody today following a fire which caused between $20,000 and $25,000 damage to the Horton Variety Store, 216 ½ Horton St., early today.
Chief fire inspector James Snedden said there was no doubt the fire was intentionally started. Indications are there was a break-in prior to the blaze.
Police and fire investigations continue.
Early Sunday morning a pet cat awakened five persons alerting them to a fire in the living room of a house at 1572 Nairn St.
Alex McLean, his wife, two children and a visitor fled unhurt from the fire which caused about $25,000 damage. Cause is under investigation.
