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Man burned in fire at Calgary apartment building

Emergency crews were called to this building on 10 Avenue S.E. for reports of a fire that resulted in serious injuries to one man. Emergency crews were called to this building on 10 Avenue S.E. for reports of a fire that resulted in serious injuries to one man.
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Officials say a man is in hospital in serious condition following a fire that broke out late Saturday night.

Calgary EMS told CTV News they were called to the scene of a fire at a high-rise on 10 Avenue S.E. at about 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 8.

Fire crews had also been dispatched to the scene, but officials say the building's fire suppression system had already doused the blaze.

Nevertheless, a man in his 50s was found in the affected unit, suffering from serious burns.

He was taken to Foothills Medical Centre in serious, potentially life-threatening condition.

The investigation into what caused the fire is underway.

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