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Fire contained at store in Regina’s Cornwall Centre

A rack of clothing was deliberately ignited in the Hudson Bay store at the Cornwall Centre yesterday after. A joint investigation is underway. Dave Parsons / Global Regina

Emergency crews tended to a fire that occurred in the Hudson Bay store at the Cornwall Centre yesterday afternoon.

According to an email statement, the Regina Fire and Protective Services (RFPS) responded to the fire at 2:18 p.m.

“A rack of clothing was deliberately ignited. (It was) quickly controlled by our crews and the automatic sprinkler system,” the statement read. “No injuries resulted from the fire, but smoke and water damage are extensive.”

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Officials have not released any suspect(s), but the RFPS has said that a joint investigation is underway with Regina Police Service.

In a release from the province, the eHealth office will remain closed to the public on Friday as a result of the fire.

“Front counter service for Health Registries and Vital Statistics will be unavailable,” the release read. “Service will be available online and via phone or email.”

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