The following has been provided by the RMWB
Regional Emergency Services’ Fire Prevention Branch Fire Investigators have made progress in the fire investigation at Parsons Landing, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced today.
At this point the findings of the investigation are as follows:
• This fire does not appear to be suspicious in nature.
• The fire originated on the second floor, south facing balcony of the north wing.
• The sprinkler systems worked on all four floors of the building.
• The sprinkler systems were effective in stopping the spread of the fire on the first, second, and third floors. It is important to note that during a fire, only the sprinkler heads in direct proximity to the fire area are designed to activate.
• Insufficient power supply caused some alarm bells in the building not to sound.
Fire Prevention Branch Fire Investigators continue to investigate the cause of the fire. Further details will be released when available.
For information related to specific units or belongings retrieval, residents affected by the fire are reminded to speak with Shelter Canadian Properties Limited property management company at 780-748-4355, as well as with their insurance company.
Evacuees still requiring support, such as shelter or food, can contact Neighbourhood and Community Development during regular business hours at 780-743-7940.
Publisehd February 8, 2012
