The RCMP are launching multiple investigations as three recent fires in B.C. are suspected to be possible arson cases. As the province continues to burn, it’s hoped that the cause of these fires can be identified.
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Recent Fires in B.C.: Current Investigations
Belcarra Regional Park Wildfire
In the afternoon of August 5, the Belcarra Regional Park wildfire was discovered. Already, BC Wildfire Service listed its suspected cause to be human in nature. While the wildfire has since been resolved, Coquitlam RCMP are now looking deeper into the wildfire’s cause. Officers are currently asking those that were in the area on August 5 between 1:00pm and 4:00pm, who may have captured video footage, to contact police. These are the particular areas the RCMP are investigating:
- Sugar Mountain Trail
- Crystal Creek Drive
- Fern Drive
- Magnolia Way
- Hemlock Drive
- Oak Court
- Black Bear Way
- Uplands Drive
- Deerview Lane
Suspicious Shuswap and Kelowna Fires
Three ditch fires were found on Wednesday around 5:30pm, which are now also being investigated by the RCMP. Reportedly, the fires were spaced about 100 metres apart from one another, and are described as suspicious. Two additional fires were reported in the Anglemont Estates area as fire crews attended the scene.
On the same day and around the same time, several small fires were discovered at Gopher Creek at Linear Park. Thankfully, nearby residents and park goers noticed the fires and extinguished them while also contacting the Kelowna Fire Department. Now, Kelowna RCMP are looking into the incident, asking if anyone observed suspicious or unusual activity in the park, or the areas of Gallagher Road or Lynrick Road, during the afternoon on August 5.
Likewise, if you have any relevant dashcam footage of the area between 3:00pm and 6:00pm, the Kelowna RCMP ask you to contact them at 250-762-3300 and reference file number 2026-50091.
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