Man charged after allegedly setting two fires in Calgary's downtown

Man charged after allegedly setting two fires in Calgary's downtown

December 22, 2025 4:02 pm MST.

Calgary police have charged a man after they say he started fires at two separate spots in the city over the past few months.

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