3 Youths, 14, Charged in Milton Arson: Police
Investigators say the blaze forced evacuations and closed nearby roads as they probe the cause.
- Halton Regional Police arrested three 14-year-olds on Sunday, November 8, 2026, charging each with arson and break and enter following a fire at an abandoned Humanity ReStore building on Main Street East in Milton.
- Milton Fire and Rescue Services responded to reports of smoke and flames at approximately 5:30 p.m., prompting evacuation of an adjacent apartment building as crews worked to contain the blaze before extinguishing it early Monday.
- While social media posts alleged Diwali fireworks sparked the fire, Halton police Const. Jeff Dillon stated, "There was no information to suggest the fire was started as a result of Diwali fireworks celebrations." Police found no evidence supporting the claims.
- Members of the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau identified the three suspects through investigation. The accused youths remain unidentified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which prohibits releasing young offender names.
- Fireworks are a staple of Diwali, observed by more than one billion people from Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist communities. Many jurisdictions across Canada have implemented fireworks restrictions during the holiday for safety reasons.
18 Articles
18 Articles
The Toronto Star
Fact File: Police say fire in Milton, Ont., unrelated to Diwali celebrations
Several social media posts claimed celebratory Diwali fireworks caused a large fire in Milton, Ont., on Sunday. Local authorities charged three teenagers with arson in relation to the fire, but
Police say three 14-year-olds responsible for fire at vacant building
Three 14-year-old have been arrested after a vacant building in Milton was set on fire. Sunday at approximately 5:30 pm police and fire responded to reports of smoke and flames visible at an abandoned building located at 700 Main Street East in Milton. Due to its proximity to the fire, residents of a nearby condominium […] The post Police say three 14-year-olds responsible for fire at vacant building appeared first on bayobserver.ca Hamilton, Bu…
3 youths, 14, charged in Milton arson: police
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) said three 14-year-olds have been charged with arson following a fire at an abandoned building in Milton that prompted an evacuation at a nearby condo building. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, officers responded to reports of smoke and flames at a building located at 700 Main […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
