Three young girls have been arrested in connection to a fire that destroyed the only grocery store in the community of Bella Bella.
The girls, ages 12 or 13, 15, and 16 were taken into custody shortly after the fire. It is not known if there are going to be any charges laid, and no details about how the fire was set are being released at this time.
On July 12 a fire destroyed the town’s only grocery store, which contained a post office, cafe and liquor store.
The building was 35 years old.
Without the store, people now have to travel to Port Hardy, a ferry ride away, to get to the nearest food store.
“This devastating fire has destroyed the main grocery store and other businesses which will greatly affect the entire community,” says Cst. Lesley Smith, North District Media Relations Officer. “RCMP along with the local Band Chief and Counsel are working closely together to ensure emergency plans are developed and implemented.”
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