News Release

North End Pub, 2776 Gottingen Street - Fire Investigation Complete

(Thursday March 8, 2007) - Fire investigators have completed their investigation of the fire at the North End Pub in Halifax.

Based on the amount of damage the probable cause has been determined to be electrical in nature. The origin of the fire was located above the bathroom ceiling in a void space.

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For Further Information contact:
Bryson Wilson
Divisional Chief
Fire Prevention & Life Safety
430-3820