Overbrook fire: Attempted murder charges laid in apartment fire [Video]

The Ottawa Police Service has laid charges against an Ottawa man, including for attempted murder, in connection with an alleged arson of an Overbrook apartment building last week.

Two children and one woman were sent to hospital in critical condition in the fire that broke out on the third floor of 1244 Donald Street in the early hours of May 2.

There were 14 injuries in total and hundreds of residents were displaced. The building has approximately 136 units.

Ottawa Fire Services say about 50 apartments were impacted by Thursday’s fire, citing water and smoke damage.

Saeed Mohamed, 42, of Ottawa, has been charged with three counts of attempted murder, arson with disregard for human life, three counts of arson, possession of incendiary material and arson causing property damage.

He was expected to appear in court Wednesday.

Kimberley Daoust, who lives on the sixth floor, told CTV News Ottawa it was frightening to hear of the charges.

“Well, …