News Release

42A Churchill Drive - Fire Investigation Complete

(Thursday, August 17, 2006) - Fire investigators have completed their investigation of the fire at 42A Churchill Drive, Dartmouth where a fatality resulted on Saturday, August 12, 2006.

The fire was caused by the careless use of smoking materials.

HRFE officials remind residents that smoke alarms are required outside of all sleeping areas.

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For Further Information contact:
Mike LeRue
Divisional Chief
Public Information/Communications
430-3820