Two teens charged in Sandy Hill arson, estimated damages in the millions of dollars

The Ottawa Police Arson Unit has charged two people responsible for a fire that occurred on Osgoode Street on Feb. 1.

Three firefighters who battled the blaze fell through the floor while attempting to put out the fire. They all escaped without any injuries.

Ottawa police say first responders were called to Osgoode Street at around 5:30 a.m. that morning because of several fires at units along the street. Multiple people were displaced as a result and nobody was injured.

The damage is estimated to be in the millions of dollars.

The investigation with the Office of the Fire Marshal and Ottawa Fire Service (OFS) determined the fires were set intentionally.

Following a plea from police looking for people of interest, two individuals have now been charged. Police say the release of the images directly lead to the arrests.

Adrien Bussiere, 19, of Ottawa is scheduled to appear in court Friday. They have been charged with:

• Arson endangering life
• Arson causing property damage
• Arson by negligence
• Breaking and entering
• Possession of property obtained by crime
• 3 counts of failing to comply with a release order

In addition, a 17-year-old female who can not be named is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. She has been charged with:

• Arson endangering life
• Arson causing property damage
• Breaking and entering
• Possession of property obtained by crime