Church Fire
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Montreal church says people ignited a flare, not a fire, at famous shrineA video that circulated on social media seemed to show people playing drums and chanting around a fire on the steps pf Saint Joseph's Oratory. It was initially thought to be fake.CanadaSep 6
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Police investigating fire that gutted Chilliwack churchPolice and fire investigators are still working to determine how a fire started in Chilliwack's Cross Connection Church on Monday.FireSep 5
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Montreal Oratory says no fire or noise reported, believes social media video is fakeThe video, which has circulated on social media, appears to show people playing drums and chanting north African soccer cheers around a fire on the church's front steps.TrendingSep 4
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Winnipeg police seek public help in identifying suspected arsonistWinnipeg police are looking for a man they believe is involved in three fires in the Elmwood area, including two at the Iglesia de Dios Pentecostes church.Aug 27
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Elmwood church expected to be total loss after early-morning blaze, Winnipeg firefighters sayThe blaze was declared under control just before 6 a.m., but firefighters say the building is expected to be a total loss due to a partial collapse.FireAug 23
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RCMP investigating ‘suspicious’ fire at church in eastern Alberta hamletA church in the Alberta hamlet of Cherry Grove went up in flames early Friday morning. RCMP are calling the fire suspicious, based on their initial investigation.CrimeApr 28
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Man charged in arson at home of Ukrainian priest in VictoriaThe house fire occurred amid heightened tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Victoria police now say they don't believe the blaze was linked to anyone's ethnic heritage.CrimeApr 6
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RCMP suspect arson in church fire in OkotoksOkotoks RCMP and the Foothills County Fire Department are investigating a church fire that took place around 1:20 a.m. Sunday morning at Okotoks Alliance Church.FireFeb 10
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RCMP investigate after church destroyed in intentionally-set fire southeast of EdmontonFirst responders arrived to find St. Joseph’s Lutheran Church, about 50 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, engulfed in flames on New Year's Eve.CrimeJan 5
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Edmonton firefighters tackle Tuesday morning church fire; roads closedEdmonton Fire Rescue Services was called to a fire at an Orthodox church on 107 Avenue just before 6 a.m. Tuesday.FireDec 27, 2022
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