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Suspicious fire ends in charges for Saskatoon man

A Saskatoon man has been charged after a suspicious fire on city property was spotted by members of the police air support unit. Twitter / Saskatoon Police Service Air Support Unit

SASKATOON – A man is facing several charges after a suspicious fire was spotted by the Saskatoon police air unit. The plane was on patrol early Friday morning when a fire was spotted a fire north of 71st Street.

A truck was seen leaving the scene and spotters on the plane directed patrol members to the truck where they took a man into custody.

The 35-year-old Saskatoon man is alleged to have been burning copper wire.

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He is facing charges of driving while suspended, operating an unregistered vehicle, and dumping and disposing waste on city property.

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Police say further charges are pending as they continue to investigate.

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