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RCMP investigating church fire in Janvier, Alta.

RCMP are investigating a fire that destroyed St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Janvier Friday night.

The RCMP are investigating a fire that destroyed St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Janvier Friday night.

Officers said flames had engulfed the church by the time they arrived at the scene, around 10:30 p.m.

The RCMP said people in the area saw a silver sedan drive away from the church shortly before the fire broke out.

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The church is located in the hamlet of Janvier, about 400 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP Detachment at 780-788-4000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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