A man has been arrested for a fire at a cell phone tower on Nagle Place July 20. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentThe Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a man for intentionally setting two fires in St. John’s.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe RNC and the St. John’s Regional Fire Department have responded to several suspicious fires in St. John’s this week.Article contentArticle contentThe latest incidents were on Monday, July 20, and included a fire at a communications tower on Nagle’s Place — the fifth fire reported in recent days.Article contentArticle content A fire at a cell phone tower on Nagle Place on July 20 was the fifth time communications equipment was targeted in the St. John’s metro area. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentOn Tuesday, July 21, another fire scene was located at a radio tower on Densmore’s Lane that appeared to have extinguished without requiring the intervention of fire services. Police believe that fire also occurred on July 20.Article contentAn investigative team was assembled to investigate the blazes. No injuries were reported, but significant structural damage occurred as a result of the string of fires.Article content RNC officers and a K-9 team were seen near the cell phone tower on Nagle Place July 20 looking for evidence. Police also had a drone flying overhead. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentOn Wednesday, July 22, a 30-year-old man was arrested on two counts of arson and two counts of mischief causing property damage. He was held and will appear in court tomorrow.Article contentThe investigation into other related fires targeting pole lines and communications towers is ongoing, police say.Article contentAnyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To report a fire call 911. To provide anonymous information, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.Article content
NL man facing two arson charges following string of cell phone tower fires around St. John’s
