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1 injured, $200K damage caused by fire in north Edmonton

Fire broke out at Handy Bakery at 118 Avenue and 86 Street early in the morning of Nov. 1, 2022. Fire broke out at Handy Bakery at 118 Avenue and 86 Street early in the morning of Nov. 1, 2022.
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A person was hospitalized after a fire in the Eastwood community early Tuesday morning.

According to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, a passing EMS team noticed smoke at Handy Bakery at 118 Avenue and 86 Street and called 911 just before 12:30 a.m.

The first firefighters got to the scene within four minutes and requested more help. In total, eight units were needed to put out the blaze before 3 a.m.

EFRS did not describe the kind or extent of the victim's injuries.

An estimated $200,000 worth of damage was caused. Fire investigators are looking into what caused the fire. 

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