UPDATE:
A man is in custody after allegedly driving his vehicle into a convenience store in Salmon Arm and intentionally causing a fire, which engulfed the business.
According to police, a 37-year-old man drove his vehicle into the 7-Eleven, then poured gasoline inside the store and lit the store on fire. The incident took place at approximately 2 p.m., in the area of Hudson Ave NE and Ross St. NE.
The business became fully engulfed, but store employees were able to make a quick exit, with police adding there were no known customers inside at the time. As a safety precaution, all surrounding businesses were evacuated.
Police say the suspect was arrested at the scene and was taken into custody.
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Police say they are working with Salmon Arm Fire Department to contain the scene.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Bad service? Bad food? Whatever the reason, something bad happened at a convenience store in Salmon Arm this afternoon.
Emergency crews were called to a fire inside a 7-Eleven store, with unconfirmed reports that a vehicle drove up to the front doors, with the driver then pouring gasoline on the hood and lighting it on fire. However, as noted, that’s an unconfirmed report.
A view of the 7-Eleven store in Salmon Arm before it caught fire on Friday.
The store is located at 371 Trans-Canada Highway.
A video sent into Global News shows thick smoke pouring from the store.
More details as they’re available.