Red Deer RCMP are hoping to speak with members of the public who may have been in the area of the downtown fire at the Potter's Hands apartment building Aug. 24. (rdnewsNOW / Josh Hall)

By rdnewsNOW staff

Seeking Public Help

Red Deer RCMP investigating cause of downtown fire

Aug 27, 2020 | 12:33 PM

RCMP are continuing to investigate the cause of a fire that destroyed a Potter’s Hands apartment building in downtown Red Deer on Monday.

The blaze began just before 3:00 p.m. on Aug. 24 and saw crews from both Red Deer and Sylvan Lake attend.

Officials say roughly 20 residents of the low income apartment building were displaced, with Potter’s Hands now working to find alternative apartment units for each of the former tenants.

The Mustard Seed has also partnered with the City of Red Deer in collecting cash and other donations for victims of the blaze.

Red Deer Mounties indicate they would like to speak with anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the fire at 5129 50 Avenue.

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An update into the cause is also anticipated shortly.

If you have information regarding this incident, please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575 or your local police.

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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