By Chelsey St-Pierre
The Suburban

An 18-year-old Hudson man is facing charges of arson following the fire that closed the Walmart on Boulevard de la Gare in Vaudreuil-Dorion indefinitely on February 20.

Following a psychological evaluation at the Philippe-Pinel institute, Luciano Minisini-Burke was deemed fit to stand trial. He is facing charges of arson and disregard for human life, as there were workers and shoppers inside the building at the time of the fire.

Minisini-Burke was arrested by Quebec provincial police officers shortly after the fire was reported at the Walmart. The store remains closed indefinitely while efforts to repair the damages are underway. Following repairs and cleaning, MAPAQ – the ministry that oversees hygiene and food safety in Montreal and surrounding areas – will conduct a thorough investigation before the store can reopen to the public.

The reopening date has not been established.