Charge laid in connection with arena fire in Quesnel

   A 44-year old man has now been charged in connection with a fire at the West Fraser Centre in Quesnel.
   Jamie Harkley is facing one count of arson in relation to an inhabited property.
   Harkley is due back in court on December 16th for an arraignment hearing.
   The Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department was called out to the arena back on Saturday, September 20th for a fire in the lower floor men’s washroom.
   Fire Chief Ron Richert said that it was partially extinguished by the sprinkler system, and that a good samaritan was able to put the rest of it out with some fire extinguishers.
   The fire caused water damage to the washroom and the hockey office, which is located on the other side of the wall.
   No one was hurt as the parents and the kids at the rink were quickly evacuated.

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