Man pleads guilty to arson after drug-fuelled party sparks house fire

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So intoxicated he was 'barely understandable,' 46-year-old 'showered' himself and another person with gasoline; resulting fire sent both to hospital with severe burns

Joseph Gingras set fire to a friend's house following a long night of drinking and drugging four years ago.

On Sept. 21, Johnson's cousin Thomas Boissoneau dropped by the home and the trio started partying — drinking liquor and beer and consuming cocaine. "He started pouring gasoline around the house in an effort to start a fire and waved a lighter at Boissoneau," Skeggs said.Johnson awoke to see Gingras, holding a lighter and spreading gasoline around the living room.Boissoneau again started talking about suicide and poured gas on himself.Johnson went to a neighbour's home to get help.

He remained in critical condition until Oct. 31, 2019 and when he later was released from hospital required home care.

 

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