Two youths charged with manslaughter after man dies in Alberta house fire

WETASKIWIN — Two youths have been charged with manslaughter and arson after a man died in a house fire in central Alberta. RCMP say they responded to the fire in Wetaskiwin, a city south of Edmonton, in December.

An RCMP logo in shown on a vehicle in Montreal, Thursday, March 7, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

WETASKIWIN — Two youths have been charged with manslaughter and arson after a man died in a house fire in central Alberta.

RCMP say they responded to the fire in Wetaskiwin, a city south of Edmonton, in December.

The body of 67-year-old Donald Robert was found inside the home and officers deemed his death suspicious.

They say a witness reported seeing someone running away from the home with their clothing on fire.

RCMP say a girl and a boy were arrested Wednesday.

They can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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