MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Manchester man is facing charges for allegedly setting a fire at a mental health facility early Tuesday morning.
33-year-old Christopher Michaud is charged with one count of arson to an occupied/historic structure.
Police say fire personnel responded to a fire at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester just before 2 a.m.
21 people inside the building, including Michaud, were safely evacuated by firefighters. There were no reports of any injuries.
Investigators determined Michaud started the fire in a room using a lighter.
Police say he was aware the facility was occupied and his actions placed others at risk.
No further information was immediately available.
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