An arrest has been made in connection with a fire reported at about 12:30 a.m. at 35 Maple St. that endangered the life of a woman sleeping in an apartment on the first floor, The Batavian has learned.
Batavia PD will put out a press release with more details shortly.
In the initial call for the fire, it was reported that two children were inside the residence while the frantic mother was outside when police arrived. The children were later located at a neighbor's house.
In all, four children lived in the apartment and all four were accounted for by 1 a.m.
The woman was transported to UMMC for a medical evaluation. There's no further word at this time on her condition.
The suspect was reportedly arraigned in City Court this morning and ordered held without bail.
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