New West Pier Fire

• Charges dropped against man for New Westminster pier fire, suspect is deceased: police

  The fire at the pier broke out Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, and quickly grew to engulf the old section of the riverfront greenspace. It burned for days.

  Crime

  May 20, 2021
  
• Fire at New Westminster pier fully extinguished after burning for over a week

  Fire Chief Tim Armstrong tweeted Thursday evening that work at the site will now transition to a remediation and cleanup phase.

  Sep 25, 2020
  
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• Man arrested for arson in connection with New Westminster Pier Park fire

  The man has now been released from custody on a number of conditions, police said, adding they do not believe the public is at further risk.

  Crime

  Sep 17, 2020
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• Crews lifting deck where New Westminster pier fire still smoulders

  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

  Environment

  Sep 15, 2020