Suspicious fires lit around Penticton, B.C.: RCMP

Several small fires were sparked around Penticton, B.C., last Thursday and Mounties are looking for witnesses who could help them put an end to what could become a dangerous trend.

“As the temperatures began falling, we’ve seen an increase in the number of suspiciously lit fires within the city,” Const.  James Grandy said in a press release.

“These fires appear to have been deliberately set. Although many are minor in nature, some have posed a risk to nearby structures.”

The first fire was set in some wood palettes around 12:30 a.m. Nov. 3 behind 1301 Main St.

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During the same evening, behind the 2900 block of Skaha Lake Road, RCMP said in a press release that “unhoused individuals attempted to start a small fire.”

Crews arrived on scene quickly and snuffed it out without any property damage.

Finally, a commercial garbage container was lit on fire behind 1897 Main St., RCMP said.

The Penticton Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire safely, however a nearby wooden fence sustained damage.

Anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious, or has information on any of these fires, is asked to contact the Penticton RCMP at 250- 492-4300.

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