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Fire crews tackled a large fire at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Waitikiri Drive, Parklands.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted arson after three fires at places of worship in Christchurch.
The man was charged in connection with the fires at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Parklands, the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (Cardboard Cathedral) on Hereford St and the Beach Cafe and Wine Bar in North New Brighton, said the policeman.
He was also charged with attempted arson of a church in Kaiapoi, theft and intentional damage.
Firefighters were called to a major fire at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses around 3 a.m. Monday. The building was badly damaged by the fire.
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Half an hour later, the alarm was raised at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral after a small fire started in a back room. The fire had died down when firefighters arrived.
The third fire was reported at the Beach Cafe and Wine Bar in North New Brighton shortly after 5.30am
The man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on Tuesday.
