NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A Harrisburg woman has been charged with arson and other offenses in connection to a fire at an apartment building in New Cumberland earlier today, according to New Cumberland Police.
Valerie Mesaros is accused of setting a fire at a building on the 800 block of Bridge Street around 7:20 a.m. Thursday, police say.
There were multiple residents sleeping in the building at the time of the incident, two of which were trapped on a second story balcony and had to be rescued by fire personnel, according to police.
According to the New Cumberland Fire Chief, nine people were displaced and one person was transported to the hospital due to injuries. Officials confirm the Red Cross did assist.
There was no loss of life as a result of the fire, police say.
Mesaros was arrested later in the day on Thursday and is currently awaiting arraignment, according to police.
