Police and firefighters were called to the building at the corner of 7th Avenue and Mcleod Trail around 3:55 a.m. CPS said the man entered by breaking the glass in the front of the building. Police told Global News the man set four separate fires on the third floor, causing the sprinkler system to go out. Although the fire damage is minimal, there is water damage from the sprinkler system and it is expected that the third floor will be off limits for some time according to the Calgary Fire Department (CFD).
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Story continues below ad CFD also told Global News that water from the third floor leaked into the lower floors. In a press release sent out later Tuesday morning, CPS said the man is a client of the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) and the incident highlights the importance of working with Alberta Health Services to provide assessment, support and counseling people experiencing a mental health crisis. “While in many cases intervention and coordination through our partnership is successful in preventing a mental health crisis from becoming a police issue, unfortunately there are cases that are violent in nature and require an adequate police response,” said Superintendent Asif Rashid. The Calgary Fire Service was called to Calgary city hall for reports of four fires allegedly started by a man who broke into the building on August 2, 2022. World News “Out of respect and compassion for the man and his current mental health, we will not release his name. We are relieved that no one was injured and is now receiving the care he needs.” Trending Stories
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Story continues below ad The man was taken into custody shortly after police arrived and charges are pending. Please be informed that the Municipal Hall is temporarily closed to the public today due to repairs from a security incident overnight. We apologize for any inconvenience. — City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary) August 2, 2022 Although a fire investigator was called in, the battalion chief said it would be up to police to determine whether an arson investigator should be involved. As of 11:36 am the Calgary Municipal Building remains closed as City of Calgary staff assess the damage. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. 0:28 Six people displaced after deck fire in NW Calgary Six people displaced after deck fire in NW Calgary – July 21, 2022 © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
