Three 14-year-olds have been charged with arson and break and enter after an abandoned building in downtown Milton went up in flames late Sunday afternoon. The fire broke out at 700 Main St., near Wilson Drive. Emergency responders said they were called to that area at around 5:30 p.m. for reports of smoke and flames visible at an abandoned building at that address. Halton Regional Police said the residents of a nearby condo were evacuated due to its proximity to the fire. No injuries were reported. The fire was contained and has now been extinguished. However, its origin is now being considered “suspicious,” police said. 3 suspects arrested As a result, members of the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau took carriage of the investigation and identified the three suspects. Three 14-year-old youths, all from the Milton area, were arrested. They have each been charged with one count each of break and enter and arson. The accused cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with further is asked to contact Halton police at 905-825-4777, ext. 2416.
