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.
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.