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Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Johnston:
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Nelson Police have charged two people in relation to a fire this afternoon on the side of the road in Pigeon Valley near Wakefield.
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The fire was discovered soon after it had started by a member of the public and was able to be extinguished before it took hold.??
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A 34-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman have both been charged with arson in respect of today’s incident.
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They have been remanded in custody to appear in Nelson District Court tomorrow, Thursday 7 March.?
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The man has also been charged with arson in relation to a fire that started on the side of the Moutere Highway last week. That fire caused extensive damage to a wide area of pine forest and resulted in the evacuation of local residents.??
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The investigation into these incidents is ongoing - even though these arrests have been made, we ask that the community remains vigilant, and that anyone who witnesses something suspicious reports it immediately.? ? ? ?
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ENDS
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?