1 arrested after fire destroys one unit in Pangnirtung 5-plex

RCMP have one person in custody in connection with a housefireinPangnirtung,Nunavut, Tuesday night and arson charges are pending.

In a news release,police said they responded to the fire at about 9:30 p.m. The fire destroyed one unit in a five-plex, while adjoining units sustained smoke damage.

No onewas inside the home at the time, according toRCMP.

RCMP say after an investigation with the local fire department, it was established that the fire was intentionally set.

NunavutRCMPare also investigating another overnight fire in Pond Inlet.

Mayor Joshua Katsaktold the CBC the fire truck broke down while fighting the fire, though a water truck helped get it under control.

No other details have been released.