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Posted: Jun 02, 2021 5:00 PM AT | Last Updated: June 2 Fire inspector Kent Mitchell surveys the damage at Canada's Best Value Inn on Wednesday.(Brian Higgins/CBC) Twenty-four people who were displaced by a fire at a Charlottetown motel were self-isolating under public health orders and have been safely moved to another location, says P.E.I.'s fire inspector. Kent Mitchell said about 30 firefighters responded to the call at Canada's Best Value Inn on Capital Drive shortly before 7 p.m. Most of the damage was confined to a block of 16 motel units, eight in front and eight in back.  There were ...

"I think all indications are that the fire was purposely set. Although it is still under investigation we can certainly determine that it was highly suspicious," said Deputy Chief Brad MacConnell, adding no one has been charged at this point. "The investigation is still ongoing at this time," said Kent Mitchell, Charlottetown fire inspector. "We finished the on-scene part of the investigation this morning. So, there is going to be questioning and interviewing of eye witnesses, that type of thing, ongoing for the next day or two." Charlottetown Deputy Chief Brad MacConnell says there is a lot ...

Posted: Feb 19, 2021 6:59 PM AT | Last Updated: February 19 A removal order was carried out for the tenants renting out the attic unit at a small apartment at noon on Friday.(David Donnelly/CBC) The city of Charlottetown removed tenants from a residence on Richmond Street on Friday. The tenants were living in the third-floor attic of the building. According to a written release, the city went to court to get the removal order.  City fire inspector Kent Mitchell said concerns about fire safety at the building were first brought to the city's attention in 2016. "The fire department worked ...