Investigators have determined “improperly discarded smoker’s materials” caused the Nov. 9 fire at a seniors’ home near 80 Street and 101 A Avenue.
One man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“At this time, it remains unknown whether the fatality was fire-related,” Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) said in a news release Friday. “EFRS hopes to release confirmation of that next week.”
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Firefighters were called out to the fire at 10:22 p.m. and arrived on scene in five minutes with six crews.
Firefighters were able to contain the flames to the one room of origin. The fire was under control by 10:42 p.m.
It’s estimated the fire caused $80,000 in damage.
Since 2010, the improper disposal of smoking materials has caused more than $56 million in damages in the city, EFRS said.
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