Motorhome fire likely set on purpose: police
Edmonton police say a vehicle fire over the weekend may have been intentionally set.
A fire in a motorhome in the back of a residence near 130 Street and 128A Avenue was reported sometime before 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services called police in.
Although the investigation is in its preliminary stages, police believe the fire was intentionally started.
Police said no one was seriously injured.
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