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The quick action of Police has resulted in the arrest of one person following an investigation into a suspicious fire at a commercial premises on Oruanui Street in Taupō.
The fire was reported to emergency services around 10.30pm on Tuesday 3 February.
One property sustained substantial damage, and spread to the adjoining building, which sustained minor fire damage.
Thankfully, the premises were unoccupied, and no injuries were reported.
A fire investigator inspected the scene on Wednesday morning, indicating the fire was lit deliberately.