$3M in damage after building fire in Mississauga; Toronto man charged

A Toronto man is facing arson and other charges after a fire caused millions of dollars in damage to an industrial building in Mississauga last week.

Peel Regional Police responded to a fire on Dec. 8 at a property near Tomken Road and Meyerside Drive. Mississauga firefighters were already on the scene.

The blaze damaged the building and numerous high-end vehicles stored inside. No injuries were reported, police say.

On Friday, investigators executed a search warrant at a Toronto home and arrested a man.

Map shows general location of the Dec. 8 building fire.

Mathan Yoseph, 33, of Toronto, is charged with arson, break-and-enter, two counts of mischief over $5,000 and using explosives.

He remains in custody pending a bail hearing in Brampton court.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 1233. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or peelcrimestoppers.ca.