An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire at a motel in Edmonton’s Forest Heights neighbourhood Thursday night.
The blaze broke out at the Patricia Motel shortly after 11 p.m. at 101 Avenue and 79 Street.
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Edmonton Fire Rescue said there was a shed on the property with a pile of “junk” in it that caught fire.
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The flames spread quickly, igniting several trees and causing a propane tank to explode, sending debris flying.
Fire officials said no one was injured despite the explosion.
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