CONCORD, N.H. (WHDH) - A New Hampshire man is facing an arson charge in connection with a building fire that left two adults and two children trapped on a third-floor balcony in Concord last week, police said.
Brendan Mcewen, 22, of Concord, is set to be arraigned Friday in Merrimack Superior Court on charges of arson — occupied structure and reckless conduct, according to Concord police.
Emergency crews responding to a reported fire at 20 Bog Road on April 16 around 1:30 a.m. helped rescue the trapped residents from the burning building.
Firefighters also responded to a suspicious fire at Margarita’s Restaurant on Bicentennial Square that same morning.
That fire remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Paul Shaughnessy at (603-225-8600) or to contact the Concord Regional Crimeline at (603-226-3100), or www.concordregionalcrimeline.com.
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