A Cobourg man faces multiple arson and mischief charges following a string of fires in downtown Port Hope
Around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, firefighters responded to four fires at businesses downtown.
There were also windows that had been smashed at businesses on Peter, Mill and Walton streets.
Three of the fires were minor but the fires that was at at the 3M Dance Works caused $80’000 in damages.
Police say a 27 year old male from Cobourg, was arrested and charged with two counts each of arson and break and enter and eight counts of mischief.
He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Cobourg.