One suspect in custody as RCMP investigation into 100th Avenue fire continues

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A suspect is currently in police custody as part of an investigation into a fire in Fort St. John on Thursday, January 6th.

According to a press release from the local RCMP detachment, officers were called to the scene of the fire – located at a residence above a commercial property on 100th Avenue – at 6:08 p.m.

While officers were en route to the blaze, the detachment got word that a potential suspect had been seen running away from the scene.

Additional officers were dispatched. Soon after, a man was brought into custody without incident.

Police reportedly secured the residence overnight while obtaining a search warrant, and officers say they’re still at the scene as of publication time while a suspect remains in custody.

“The investigation is in the early stages but is believed to be an isolated incident,” says media relations officer Chad Neustaeter. “The results of the search warrant and fire investigation will direct the course of the investigation.”

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the RCMP detachment at 250-787-8100.

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