RCMP in West Kelowna arrested a woman allegedly responsible for intentionally setting a fire which damaged a home on Webber Road Tuesday morning.
RCMP were dispatched to assist the West Kelowna Fire Department at 10:18 a.m. who were responding to reports of a residential structure fire in the 3600 block of Webber Road.
Witnesses said the suspect lit a pile of clothing and other property on fire outside the home before walking away from the scene.
“Fire officials immediately responded to the scene to battle the blaze which had spread to the home, while police officers set up a perimeter of the area in search of their arson suspect,” said RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.
“We were able to locate and arrest our suspect nearby the scene, thanks to eye witnesses who safely followed the female suspect away from the burning home.”
The structure has experienced substantial damage.
Damage to the home is estimated at over $100,000, according to West Kelowna assistant fire chief Brent Watson.
He said it is not known if the occupants had insurance, but the fire is deemed suspicious.
-With files from Kelly Hayes