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York Regional Police say a 59-year-old Innisfil man is facing multiple charges after a blaze tore through an industrial building in Whitchurch-Stoufville.
Just after 3 p.m. on Sunday, police and firefighters responded to a report of smoke billowing from an industrial building in the area of Warden Avenue and Aurora Road.
Damage is estimated to be up to $1 million.
The suspect has been charged with arson, mischief to property exceeding $5,000, and three charges of uttering threats.
Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.
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