The Ottawa Police Services’ (OPS) Arson Unit charged a man in relation to a fire that happened at an Overbrook apartment building.
At 6:05 a.m. in the 1200 block of Donald Street on May 2, a fire sent three to hospital in critical condition.
Saeed Mohamed, 42, of Ottawa is charged with:
- Arson disregard for human life
- Attempted murder x3
- Arson causing bodily harm x3
- Possession of incendiary material
- Arson causing property damage
He is scheduled to appear in court on May 8.
Firefighters rescued one adult and two children from a third-floor apartment. Six others were treated on scene and five others were transported to hospital with minor injuries including smoke inhalation. The fire was declared under control just before 7 a.m.