Police and fire department to investigate spike in suspicious fires
The Fort St. John RCMP and fire department are investigating eight suspicious fires ignited in the last two months, including of the North Peace Minor Baseball equipment shed in Kin Park.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Eight suspicious fires in the last two months have led the Fort St. John RCMP and fire department to start investigating.
On April 30th, the Fort St. John RCMP reported it had collected evidence of the fires being intentionally ignited.
Police also said witnesses reported several youths seen lighting fires near the Kin Park pump track over the weekend.
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“While there have been no reported injuries, these types of incidents pose a significant risk to the public and a significant cost to the citizens of Fort St John,” said Sergeant Dwayne Croll of the RCMP.
According to police, all of the fires occurred between February 22nd and April 27th and several occurred in recreational areas.
Three of these fires were reported at Kin Park, two at the Surerus Ball Diamonds and three other locations in the city.
One of the fires was in the North Peace Minor Baseball equipment shed in Kin Park, which the league’s president, Scott MacLean, suspects was arson.
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RCMP North District media relations officer Madonna Saunderson confirmed the recent fire at Veronica Apartments is not part of the investigation.
“My understanding is [the other fires] were dumpster fires on the street,” said Saunderson.
Matt Troiano, deputy fire chief of the Fort St. John Fire Department, said: “The recent increase in arson-related fires in our community’s recreational areas is a serious concern.
“We also ask parents and guardians to speak with their children about the importance of fire safety.”
The Fort St. John RCMP asks anyone with information to contact the department at 250-787-8100.
“We encourage all residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to authorities,” said Troiano.
“Keeping Fort St. John safe is a responsibility we all share.”
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