The Edmonton Police Service is investigating after fire broke out at an apartment complex Sunday morning (Nov. 29, 2015), leaving a male resident with life threatening injuries.
Downtown Division officers responded to the report of a fire at an apartment building in the area of 115 Street and 107 Avenue at approximately 7:40 a.m. this morning.
Fire Rescue Services contained the blaze and residents were evacuated. A 54-year-old man was treated and transported to hospital with life threatening injuries. He remains in hospital in critical condition.
The EPS Homicide Section and Arson Unit have taken over the ongoing investigation. At this time, the incident is considered suspicious.
Anyone who has information about this fire is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.