Regina Fire and Protective Services (RFPS) have determined a fire at a duplex on Garnet Street was intentionally set.
An emergency call at 4:42 a.m. reported a fire on the 600-block of Garnet Street on Aug. 1. Crews found the duplex engulfed in flames.
The fire was quickly contained and fully under control just before 5:30 a.m.
Responders did a complete search of the structure and found no one. No injuries were reported.
RFPS handed their findings to Regina police and will assist in the investigation.
According to a board of police commissioners report released in July, arson incidents are up in Regina.
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So far there have been 151 arson incidents in the city. That’s higher than the 10-year average of 67.
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In 2020, there were 109 arson incidents and 69 in 2019.
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