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Multiple Youths Charged

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) begin arson investigation.

 On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 1:15 pm, the Temiskaming OPP, along with the Temiskaming Shores Fire Department (TSFD) and the Temiskaming Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a significant structure fire at a building under renovation located on Lakeshore Road in Temiskaming Shores.

 Emergency crews deployed heavy machinery to assist in extinguishing the blaze, and personnel remained on scene throughout the night to monitor conditions. 

The Temiskaming OPP in collaboration with the Temiskaming OPP Crime Unit and the North-East Forensic Identification Services (FIS) have conducted an investigation which has resulted in several youths being charged.

A 16-year-old youth from Kirkland Lake has been charged with

• Arson -damage to property
• Mischief over $5,000
• Common nuisance - endanger life
• Break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence

A 16-year-old youth of Casey Township has been charged with

• Arson -damage to property
• Mischief over $5,000
• Common nuisance - endanger life
• Break, enter a place - commit indictable offence

A 16-year-old youth from Englehart has been charged with

• Break, enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence

A 16-year-old youth from Temiskaming Shores has been charged with

• Break, enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence

A 17-year-old youth from Harley Township has been charged with

• Break, enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence

All young offenders were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date in 2025, in Haileybury.

The OPP will not be releasing the names of the accused under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).