Fire in Auburn Bay sparked by kids

By News Staff

Posted Aug 5, 2011 1:50 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The message from Calgary police and fire crews, “Talk to your children about playing with matches”.

Two young boys, ages three and eight, accidentally set a fire that consumed several homes, in Auburn Bay on July 9th.

The blaze caused one million dollars worth of damage.

Police say it took only minutes for the fire to get out of control.

The blaze is considered to be accidental and no charges will be laid.

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