A Jamestown woman has been charged with second-degree arson after a fire investigation at a southside residence in the city.

Jamestown police report at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, they responded to a structure fire. During the on-scene investigation, officers found that the fire was intentionally set. Officers then made contact with Amber J. Hitchcock, 31.

During the investigation it was found that Hitchcock set the residence on fire while other tenants were in the building. She was then transported to City Jail, where she is held pending arraignment.

The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Jamestown Fire Department in the investigation. All parties were evacuated from the complex due to the fire, and no injuries were sustained due to the incident.