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Arrest made for arson in Kings Heights house fire

Man who allegedly committed arson in Kings Heights on April 11 seeking to be released on bail to Salmon Arm, B.C.
The Airdrie Fire Department dealt with a structure fire on Arbor Crescent Oct. 31.
Airdrie Fire Department

A multi-home fire in Kings Heights on April 11 resulted in arson charges laid against a man from Medicine Hat.

Curtis Belcourt was charged with arson causing damage to property, arson with disregard for human life, house breaking with intent, possession of a controlled substance, assault, assault causing bodily harm of a police officer, and attempting to disarm a police officer. 

The Airdrie fire department reported the house fire also damaged neighbouring homes.

Belcourt was scheduled to return to court in Calgary on May 1 for a decision on bail. That decision had not been released prior to press time.


Masha Scheele

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