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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has announced that it has opened a criminal investigation into the cause of a fire that broke out on Friday. The investigation was launched after the incident was reported to authorities, and the RCMP is now tasked with determining whether the blaze was accidental or the result of criminal activity.

In the course of the investigation, RCMP officers will examine the fire scene, collect physical evidence, and interview witnesses who may have seen the fire’s onset or the events leading up to it. The agency will also review any available surveillance footage and other records that could shed light on how the fire started and whether any laws were violated. The investigation is being conducted under the RCMP’s mandate to investigate potential criminal conduct related to fires.

The RCMP has not released further details about the location or the extent of the damage. The investigation remains ongoing, and the police will provide updates as new information becomes available.