Vernon RCMP investigate string of suspicious Coldstream, B.C. fires

Four fires, each deemed suspicious, person been doused by emergency crews successful nan Coldstream, B.C., area successful nan past six weeks.

Further, constabulary opportunity each of them occurred successful parks aliases wooded areas, and that they’re now investigating, though RCMP admit they don’t cognize if each 4 are coincidental aliases related.

The first happened connected May 24 and progressive a burning character stump successful Creekside Park adjacent Kidston and Kalamalka roads.

The 2nd was 2 suspicious fires connected June 12 adjacent Cosen’s Bay. No suspects were identified and that investigation is ongoing.

And connected nan day of July 4, nan occurrence section and constabulary attended a brushwood occurrence on nan 9700 artifact of Coldstream Creek Road.

“Though nary known origin was determined, constabulary and occurrence unit judge nan occurrence was human-caused,” said Vernon RCMP.

“Police canvassed nan area and said pinch galore persons; however, nary suspects aliases witnesses were identified.”

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If you person immoderate accusation astir these incidents aliases dashcam video, you’re asked to telephone nan Vernon North Okanagan RCMP non-emergency statement astatine 250-545-7171.

“These incidents are highly concerning and highly vulnerable to nationalist safety,” said Cpl. Tania Finn.

“It wouldn’t person taken overmuch for immoderate of these fires to dispersed retired of power and jeopardize adjacent properties.”