Barrie police lay arson charge after Maple Avenue fire displaces dozens
Barrie Police Service has charged a 44-year-old woman with arson after a Sunday morning fire on Maple Avenue displaced dozens of residents and sent four people to hospital.
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Barrie Police Service arrested and charged a 44-year-old woman after a weekend structure fire at a Maple Avenue housing facility sent four people to hospital and displaced dozens of residents.
Officers were dispatched to the Maple Avenue address around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. The fire forced more than 40 people to evacuate the building. Four individuals were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while smoke and fire damage have left dozens displaced.
What charges have been laid?
Police stated that the accused is believed to have intentionally set the fire. She faces charges of arson with disregard for human life and failure to comply with a probation order. Police noted the investigation remains ongoing.
Quick answers
When did the fire happen? Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.
Were there any injuries reported? Four people were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and more than 40 residents were evacuated.
What is the status of the investigation? Barrie Police Service stated the investigation remains ongoing under file BA26070977.
Sources
- Arson charge laid in Maple Avenue fire investigation — Barrie Police Service
Claim-by-claim evidence (7)
Barrie Police Service arrested and charged a 44-year-old woman after a weekend structure fire at a Maple Avenue housing facility sent four people to hospital and displaced dozens of residents.
“Barrie Police arrested and charged one individual in connection with a structure fire on Maple Avenue over the weekend.”
Arson charge laid in Maple Avenue fire investigation · paragraph 1Officers were dispatched to the Maple Avenue address around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.
“Police were called to attend the address around 8:30 a.m. on Sun., Nov. 8, 2026.”
Arson charge laid in Maple Avenue fire investigation · paragraph 2The fire forced more than 40 people to evacuate the building.
“The fire forced more than 40 people to evacuate the housing facility.”
Arson charge laid in Maple Avenue fire investigation · paragraph 2Four individuals were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while smoke and fire damage have left dozens displaced.
“Four people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Dozens of residents have been displaced due to smoke and fire damage.”
Arson charge laid in Maple Avenue fire investigation · paragraph 2Police stated that the accused is believed to have intentionally set the fire.
“Officers arrested a 44-year-old woman believed to have intentionally set the fire.”
Arson charge laid in Maple Avenue fire investigation · paragraph 3She faces charges of arson with disregard for human life and failure to comply with a probation order.
“Arson – Disregard for human life Failure to comply with probation order”
Arson charge laid in Maple Avenue fire investigation · paragraph 4-5Police noted the investigation remains ongoing.
“The investigation remains ongoing.”
Arson charge laid in Maple Avenue fire investigation · paragraph 6
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