Man, 20, charged with arson after McMaster University residence fire

Hamilton police have charged a 20-year-old man with arson after a fire was set off at a McMaster University residence on Saturday.

Investigators say a fire alarm was reported at 1280 Main St. West at around 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Both fire crews and officers responded, and no injuries were reported.

Rumou Ba, a resident of Hamilton has been charged with arson – disregard for human life on Sunday.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Lockley at 905-546-3833 or Crime Stoppers.

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