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Fergus Homeowner Facing Arson Charge

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On January 25, 2016 approximately 4:07 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a residential structure fire at a home located on Union Street in Fergus, Centre Wellington Township.

Centre Wellington Fire Rescue Department extinguished the fire and the home owner was transported to a local hospital by Guelph-Wellington Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in serious condition.

Police have continued to investigate this incident and have charged 65-year-old Mary Jane CURRY of Fergus with Arson contrary to the Criminal Code. She appeared in Guelph Bail Court on March 10, 2016.

Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.