Edmonton Fire Rescue Services say its investigators believe a fire at the site of the former lodging facility known as Dwayne’s Home this week was “deliberately set.”
In a news release issued Friday, EFRS said one person who was in the building at the time of the fire was taken to hospital in critical condition.
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According to EFRS, firefighters were called to respond to a fire at the three-storey building at 102 Street and 100 Avenue just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday.
The fire was brought under control shortly after 9:30 a.m.
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EFRS said police have been made aware of its findings. The fire department said damage to the building is estimated to be about $200,000.
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