RCMP have laid charges after an alleged act of arson in Arviat on Oct. 1.

The police responded to a fire at a residence where the Arviat Fire Department was already on scene extinguishing the blaze. Following an investigation, Melvin Irksuk, 23, was charged with arson and disregard for human life as well as uttering threats.

The Mounties provided no further details.

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