For the second time in the past week, Edmonton Police are laying arson charges after an apartment suite went up in flames.

Edmonton Police believe a 35-year-old Edmonton man set his third-floor suite ablaze at 112 Avenue and 97 Street after a domestic dispute with his wife Monday evening.

The man escaped but allegedly left his wife and child behind. They both eventually got out unharmed.

The 35-year-old has been charged with one count each of arson, abandoning a child and assault causing bodily harm. He cannot be named to protect the identity of the infant.

The fire spread to a nearby building and caused $150,000 in damages. Twenty people were forced from their homes and are staying in temporary accommodations, but luckily no one was hurt.

Meantime, police continue to search for 25-year-old Zachary Holland. He's wanted on charges of attempted murder and arson in connection with a fire at 99 Street and 86 Avenue that injured four people over the weekend. (ks)