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Man arrested after allegedly setting fire to RCMP detachment in Fort Nelson, B.C.
- A man was taken into custody following an arson incident at the RCMP building in Fort Nelson, British Columbia, on May 22, 2025.
- The fire began on the building's exterior during business hours and a witness reported seeing the suspect start it, leading to a police investigation.
- Smoke entered the building through the air intake, causing temporary evacuation, and the fire caused damage but was quickly extinguished without injuries.
- Northern Rockies RCMP reported that smoke was drawn into the building through the air intake system, and the suspect was apprehended following a short foot chase.
- The suspect has not been charged yet but could face multiple charges, and the investigation into the arson continues as police assess potential outcomes.
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Man arrested after allegedly setting fire to Fort Nelson RCMP detachment – Energeticcity.ca
FORT NELSON, B.C. — A man has been arrested after someone allegedly set fire to the Fort Nelson RCMP detachment building. Police say the Northern Rockies detachment building in Fort Nelson, B.C., had to be temporarily evacuated on Thursday, May 22nd after “a considerable amount of smoke” from the fire entered the building through its air intake. The fire was allegedly set on the building’s exterior where some damage was sustained, but police say…
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