Saint-Simon

A 68-year-old man is charged with arson in connection with a fire near Caraquet.

Caraquet RCMP and the Caraquet, Bertrand, Shippagan Fire Departments, and Justice and Public Safety shortly after 4 am on Monday to the Saint-Simon church on Lebouthillier Street in Saint-Simon

Photos show an inferno as the structure burned. The church is a total loss.

Early in the investigation, RCMP identified the man as a person of interest. He was arrested and appeared in court yesterday to be formally charged.

He is being held in custody, with another court date for a bail hearing on August 28.

Luckily, no one was hurt.