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Woman charged with arson after fire at Dunedin hotel

August 29, 2018
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A woman has been charged over a fire at Leviathan Heritage Hotel in Dunedin today.

The 35-year-old has been charged with arson.

Police say a scene examination revealed that the fire was lit at around 8am this morning.

She is due to appear in Dunedin District Court tomorrow.

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