Teen Charged After Barrhaven Fire Kills Dogs

A fire erupted near Barrhaven Tuesday afternoon, sending smoke billowing from a basement on Muirfield Gardens — everyone inside escaped safely, except three dogs who perished in the blaze. Firefighters battled the flames for nearly an hour. A minor has now been charged with arson, possession of incendiary materials, threats, and animal cruelty; their name remains withheld. Authorities, including Ottawa Fire Services and the Fire Marshal’s Office, are investigating. If you have info, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/acdbdfd1156fbf5c