The Calgary Fire Department and the Calgary Police Service Arson Unit are investigating after a fire at a southeast apartment building on Saturday.
Crews were called to the 2600 block of 16 Avenue S.E. and found a small fire in an unoccupied apartment unit after 1 a.m.
According to CPS, one of the firefighters on scene witnessed a man jump from a third-floor balcony.
According to the firefighter, the man was wearing a balaclava and holding a jerry can.
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A suspect was arrested a short time later, and charges are pending.
Nearby buildings were evacuated as crews worked to put out the small fire and have since been let back into the building.
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There were no injuries in the fire, and the cause is under investigation.
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