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New Brunswick RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire in Westminster, which destroyed a dilapidated multi-unit building known for squatting activity.
The fire was reported at 80 Union St. on Monday for the first time around 9:30pm
No one was injured.
Several local fire departments, including the Calais Fire Department from neighboring Maine, responded to the call.
An excavator was tearing up what was left of the building by Tuesday morning.
Air quality in the area was affected by the fire late Monday and early Tuesday.
New Brunswick RCMP say the provincial fire marshal is involved in the ongoing investigation.
More to come…
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