The Canadian police are investigating whether a fire that destroyed a rail trestle bridge near Mayerthorpe, Alberta, was intentionally set.

Fire chief Randy Schroeder said that there had been as many as 17 fires in the area over the last six days.

A trailer park with 38 mobile homes and nearby schools were evacuated as a precaution after the latest fire.

There were no injuries reported.

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