Milton Fire: Three 14-Year-Olds Charged After Condo Evacuation

Three 14-year-olds from the Milton area have been charged after a fire at an abandoned building led to the evacuation of a nearby condominium building, Halton Regional Police said. The fire was reported on Nov. 8, 2026, at 700 Main Street East in Milton.

Police and fire crews responded at approximately 5:30 p.m. after smoke and flames were reported at the property, according to police. Fire services later contained and extinguished the fire.

The fire's origin was considered suspicious, police said. No serious injuries were reported. Residents of the nearby condominium building were evacuated because of its proximity to the fire.

Investigators with the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau took over the case and identified three people, police said. Each of the three youths has been charged with one count of break and enter and one count of arson.

Police announced the arrests and charges in a release dated Nov. 9, 2026. The youths' identities are protected under a general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which prohibits the release of a young person's name, police said.

Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416, according to Halton police.