Provincial police have charged two minors in connection with a Sept. 8 fire in Deseronto.

Flames tore through the former Canada Optical and flea market building on Main Street starting at around 6 p.m., Lennox and Addington County OPP stated.

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The building was engulfed by fire upon officers’ arrival.

Police have now charged two young people with arson, breaking and entering with intent to commit an indictable offence, and mischief to property, the OPP announced Thursday.

The Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents the release of their names.

Both were released from custody and are to appear in Napanee youth court on an undisclosed date.

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