Update: A fire in the Cascade Gardens townhouse complex is being called an arson, according to Fire Cheif Larry Watkinson.

"We have confirmation that the fire was set (deliberately)," Watkinson said.

"We're now in the investigation phase and insurance and security companies have taken ownership."

The RCMP has one person in custody following the incident.

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A three-alarm fire affecting four townhouse units at Cascade Gardens on Thursday evening is believed to have started from a domestic dispute.

Penticton Fire Cpt. Ken Younghusband confirmed that one person was taken away by RCMP.

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Residents who gathered outside to watch the firefighters work said people were heard arguing around 8:30 p.m. in one of the the townhouse units minutes before the fire started.

Firefighters continued to work on the four buildings early Friday morning.

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