Early morning fire in southeast Edmonton reportedly caused by alleged break-in

A fire that allegedly broke out due to the actions of one individual at a building in the Capilano neighbourhood of Edmonton, Canada, led to the evacuation of all occupants and led to the suspect being hospitalized. The fire, reported by Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS), began at around 3.30 am on Saturday. The report of the fire was initially made by the Edmonton Police Service as they responded to a break and enter call at this location.

The building, located at 74 Street and 101 Avenue, serves as a mixed-use structure, housing commercial businesses on the ground floor with residential apartments on the upper levels. The call to the police originated from one of these ground-level businesses. Subsequently, a fire started within this establishment which prompted the swift evacuation of the building by first responders.

The suspect, also evacuated from the burning building by first responders, was taken to hospital with injuries that were non-life-threatening. Cheryl Voordenhout, spokesperson for the Edmonton Police Service, confirmed these details and went on to add that no other injuries were reported from the distressing incident.

Voordenhout further informed that the suspect would face charges, including arson, on recovery. Police authorities confirmed that the individual in question was in a stable condition in hospital. This statement was corroborated by the fact that the blaze was declared extinguished by 5.31 am, two hours after the initial report of the fire.

The incident, while dangerous, thankfully led to no other injuries, ensuring the safe evacuation of all other residents and workers within the mixed-use building. Further investigation by the respective authorities is likely to continue.