Thompson RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed the only grocery store in the community of Brochet, Man., Sunday morning.
The area where the building was located, was still smoldering 12 hours after reports of a fire were made to officials in the northern isolated community, acroding to a media release.
Police haven’t determined an exact cause, but are investigating the fire as arson.
No injuries were reported during the blaze.
“We are thankful no one was hurt in the fire but it is sad to see our community in crisis like this,” Chief John Clarke of Barren Lands First Nation said. “We are working around the clock to address the concerns arising from the situation,” he added.
Chief Clarke has declared a state of emergency as the town of 600 people are without essential supplies. The supplies should be delivered by Red Cross to the community as early as Monday.
The community is located north of Thompson near the Saskatchewan border.
The office of the fire commissioner is assisting with the investigation.
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