Update: Police charge man in relation to residential fire in Monterey Park

We have laid additional charges against a man, and charged a woman in relation to an October 2024 residential fire that occurred at a townhouse complex in Monterey Park.

On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at approximately 11:05 p.m., we were called to the 0 to 100 block of Las Americas Villas N.E., for a residential fire that is believed to have begun by an explosion that came from inside one of the residences.

The fire quickly spread to neighbouring townhomes and injured several people.

The Calgary Fire Department extinguished the fire and worked alongside the Calgary Police Service arson investigators to determine the cause.

Following the investigation, it is believed a man and a woman intentionally set a fire within their home using an accelerant, causing the explosion and subsequent fire.

As a result, Gavin Peter ROBINSON, 40, of Calgary, was previously charged with arson - disregard for human life. ROBINSON has also been charged with arson - damage to property of others and possession of incendiary material.

He will next appear in court on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.

Rose-Anne NELSON-ROBINSON, 43, of Calgary, is charged with arson - disregard for human life, arson - damage to property of others and possession of incendiary material.

She will next appear in court on Monday, Feb. 3, 2024.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

APP: P3 Tips

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