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Burninator · 03-23-2010, 09:25 AM

No charges in massive Millrise condo fire

No one will be charged in the Millrise condo fire that left 300 people homeless, after the cause was deemed to be an accident.

Last Thursday's blaze at Canvas at Millrise was caused by a lit cigarette placed in a planter, fire department officials said Monday, as the condo board has already begun discussions about rebuilding the complex.

"Charges are not pending," said fire department spokesman Jeff Budai.
"The reason is (investigators) believe there was no intent to ignite the entire building on fire. It was accidental in nature."

Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ch...#ixzz0j0etMNXq

So can people affected by the fire still pursue civil action against the person that did it? Will the insurance company of the building and the insurance companies of the people who have content insurance go after his insurance company?

03-23-2010, 09:25 AM	#98
Burninator Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Exp:	No charges in massive Millrise condo fire No one will be charged in the Millrise condo fire that left 300 people homeless, after the cause was deemed to be an accident. Last Thursday's blaze at Canvas at Millrise was caused by a lit cigarette placed in a planter, fire department officials said Monday, as the condo board has already begun discussions about rebuilding the complex. "Charges are not pending," said fire department spokesman Jeff Budai. "The reason is (investigators) believe there was no intent to ignite the entire building on fire. It was accidental in nature." Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ch...#ixzz0j0etMNXq So can people affected by the fire still pursue civil action against the person that did it? Will the insurance company of the building and the insurance companies of the people who have content insurance go after his insurance company?