News Release

49 Lancaster Drive, Halifax- Fire Investigation Complete

(Wednesday, March, 19, 2008) - Fire investigators have completed their investigation of the fire at 49 Lancaster Drive, Halifax on Monday, March 17th.

Based on evidence found, the probable cause of the fire was woodstove ashes disposed of in a metal waste can and stored in the car port attached to the home.

For Further Information contact:
David Meldrum
Divisional Captain
Fire Safety/PIO
430-3820

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