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One person seriously injured

Suspect in Cumberland House arson remains in custody

May 29, 2026 | 5:01 PM

The man charged after a house fire in Cumberland House this week will spend the weekend behind bars.

Justin Sewap, 36, will have a show cause hearing in La Ronge June 4 after his case was in court in Nipawin on Thursday. 

Sewap faces four counts of attempted murder and four counts of arson with disregard for human life atter a house fire Tuesday night. 

One person was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and four others were asssessed at the scene by EMS personnel.