What we know about arson suspect in Ontario warehouse fire

Prosecutors on Friday revealed new details about an arson suspect and the massive fire he is accused of starting at a sprawling warehouse in Ontario.

Chamel Abdulkarim, a 29-year-old resident of Highland, was being held without bail after being booked on multiple felony counts, the Ontario Police Department said.

“Investigators are aware of a video circulating on social media that may depict elements of the incident,” police said in a statement. “Detectives are actively reviewing and working to authenticate the footage as part of the ongoing investigation.”

Abdulkarim was taken into custody after a search warrant was served at his home, authorities said, adding that evidence collected at the time of his arrest was being analyzed as part of the investigation…

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