Calgary fire department cracks down on unsafe rentals and housing units

Published Wednesday August 20th, 2008

THE CANADIAN PRESS

CALGARY - The Calgary fire department is cracking down on unsafe rental housing in light of two recent fire deaths.

The department has announced a confidential tipline that will allow Calgarians to report unsafe and unhealthy residential rentals.

The city's growing population and booming economy means rental accommodation is at a premium, which has led to illegal and potentially dangerous units being made available.

Two men died late last month when flames raced through a rental home.

The owner of the house is facing dozens of charges, including failing to have smoke detectors or fire extinguishers in the units.

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