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Man arrested for tampering with sprinklers set up to protect homes from Redwater wildfire

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A wildfire east of Redwater , Alberta , is still classified as out of control at more than 3,200 hectares in size.

RCMP arrest a man for allegedly tampering with sprinklers systems set up to protect homes in the area.

The wildfire remains an active fire, Sturgeon County says.

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semi-formal

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English

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