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Fact File: Police say fire in Milton, Ont., unrelated to Diwali celebrations

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Birnie, M. (2026, November 9). Fact File: Police say fire in Milton, Ont., unrelated to Diwali celebrations. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/fact-file-police-say-fire-in-milton-ont-unrelated-to-diwali-celebrations/article_fd6ef6a4-e0a2-591b-a1fc-470abd83ecdb.html

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Social media posts suggested that celebratory Diwali fireworks were responsible for a large fire in Milton, Ont., on Sunday. However, Halton Regional Police have stated there is no evidence linking the fire to Diwali celebrations. Despite this, three teenagers have been charged with arson regarding the incident.

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“The articles refer to different cities (Milton and Brampton) and there is no indication that they are describing the same fire incident.”

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Marissa Birnie

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Several social media posts claimed celebratory Diwali fireworks caused a large fire in Milton, Ont., on Sunday. asserted

fireworks → claim → Sunday

Local authorities charged three teenagers with arson in relation to the fire, but Halton Regional Police say there is no evidence connecting the fire to Diwali fireworks. asserted

Police → charge → fireworks

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Fact File: Police say fire in Milton, Ont., unrelated to Diwali celebrations

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