Beaumont fires: possible arsons linked to extortion, police say
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Two recent fires in Beaumont are being investigated as possible arsons.
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Edmonton police investigating 27 extortion-related incidents against South Asian community
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Edmonton police investigating 27 extortion-related incidents against South Asian community
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2 Beaumont fires confirmed arson, believed to be linked to Edmonton extortion case