ON April 26 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a fire at a townhouse complex in the 12700-block of 66 Avenue. Police officers along with the Surrey Fire Department attended the scene as multiple neighbouring residences were evacuated as efforts were made to contain the fire.

A total of three units were directly affected by the fire. There were no reported injuries to the occupants of the townhouses. A 22-year-old man was taken into custody.

On Thursday, Surrey RCMP announced that Amritpal Dhindsa, 22, has been charged with arson, assault with a weapon, uttering threats, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (two counts).

Dhindsa has been remanded until his next court appearance on May 3.