Tenant charged with arson, man rescued after Hamilton fire

A man has been charged with arson following a fire at an apartment building in central Hamilton.

It broke out on Saturday night on the third floor of a building on Victoria Avenue near Main Street, where a man was spotted inside calling for help.

Firefighters were able to rescue the man, who was treated by paramedics on scene.

Hamilton police say they’ve charged a 45-year-old man who lives in the building with arson and endangering life.

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