A firefighter was taken to hospital with non-critical injuries early Saturday morning after crews were called to two homes in Bonnie Doon.
The first call was to a home near 87 Street and 89 Avenue at 3:18 a.m.
There was a fire in the back of the house which quickly spread to the attic, a spokesperson for Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said.
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The fire was under control at 3:56 a.m. and declared out at 4:56 a.m.
Crews were also called to another house fire a few doors down. The call came in at 3:41 a.m. and firefighters arrived to find the house engulfed in flames. That fire was called out at 10:18 a.m.
The EFRS spokesperson said four residents from one home are being provided with support, while one resident is staying with a neighbour.
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One firefighter was taken to hospital. No other injuries were reported to EFRS.
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Edmonton police were on scene, but EFRS could not confirm if police are involved in the investigation.
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On Monday, EFRS confirmed the two house fires were deliberately set.
A news release issued Monday afternoon said fire investigators came to the conclusion after two homes were set on fire April 27. The two blazes caused a total of $910,000 in damages.
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