A person was arrested on aggravated arson charges after a fire was intentionally set in a Canton home Thursday night, officials said.

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According to Canton Division Chief Steve Henderson, the fire was started in a first floor closet, extended into the ceiling and the front porch. Two adults and three children were inside the home at the time and managed to escape safely. Franchessai Winston-Johnson is charged with aggravated arson. Damage is estimated at $27,000.

The Canton Fire Department is investigating after a woman was hospitalized and a dog was killed in a house fire Wednesday afternoon.

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Canton Fire Investigators have determined the fire was intentionally set. As a result, 41-year-old Franchessai Winston-Johnson was arrested on aggravated arson charges.

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