Two accused of arson in overnight fires

Two men are accused of arson in separate Winnipeg fires.

In the first incident, police were called to a duplex in the Centennial neighbourhood at 1:18 a.m. for a report of a fire.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic crews launched an interior attack and had the blaze under control shortly before 2 a.m.

Residents were able to evacuate before crews arrived and no one was hurt.

A 20-year-old man was taken into custody at the scene and charged with arson. He faces multiple charges and remains in custody.

In the second incident, police were sent to a fire at a three-storey apartment on the 200 block of Young Street.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic crews located a man inside a suite that was on fire. The 50-year-old was removed from the building and charged with arson. He remains in custody.