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One person seriously injured

Cumberland House arson, attempted murder trial to start in August

Jun 29, 2026 | 11:30 AM

A trial date has been set for a man accused of setting a house on fire in Cumberland House. 

36-year-old Justin Sewap faces four counts of arson with disregard for human life, and four counts of attempted murder. 

His trial will begin on Aug. 4 in Cumberland House. 

Cumberland House RCMP were called to reports of a house fire on the night of May 26.