A business and house fire in Lloydminster are under investigation as "suspicious," according to police.
The first fire occurred in the early morning hours of Sept. 17.
"Lloydminster Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 6200 Block of 50 Ave. in a large commercial building. The fire was quickly contained with an aggressive interior attack by responding firefighters," said the department. "However, some of the business areas within the building sustained fire and smoke damage."
Additionally, the house fire on 47th Ave. early Sept. 18 is also under investigation as suspicious.
The Meridian Source reached out to RCMP Insp. Brian Nicholl regarding the situation.
"We are still looking into them as being suspicious, so we are continuing the investigation," said Nicholl.
If you have any information regarding the fires, please get in touch with law enforcement or Crime Stoppers.
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