Arson suspected in Civic Centre fire
CBC News
Posted: Feb 10, 2012 7:16 AM ET
Last Updated: Feb 10, 2012 8:32 AM ET
The Ottawa police arson unit is investigating a Thursday night fire in a kiosk inside the J. Benson Cartage Centre — also known as the Civic Centre.
Firefighters responded to the arena at Lansdowne Park at 10:06 p.m. and quickly evacuated the building, forcing 30 people outdoors.
The fire was limited to the one kiosk and was out by around 10:15 p.m. Smoke was then ventilated from the building.
There were no injuries and the cost of the damages has not been determined. There was minor damage to a wooden pallet and two vending machines.
There are no suspects, but the arson unit wants anyone with information about this fire to call 613-236-1222, ext 4373.
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