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Alberta Man, 29, Charged with Arson in B.C. Hospital Fire in 2020
Police say a nearly six-year investigation led to an arson charge against a 29-year-old Alberta man in a hospital fire.
- Nearly six years after a fire at Burnaby Hospital, the British Columbia Prosecution Service approved a charge of "arson, disregard for human life" against 29-year-old Yu Yun Wang on September 8, 2026.
- Burnaby RCMP responded to the hospital fire on November 15, 2020, later determining the incident was a deliberate act of arson and subsequently sharing photos of a person of interest to gather tips.
- Working with the Edmonton Police Service, Alberta RCMP, and Strathcona County RCMP, investigators advanced the case after identifying a suspect who had moved to Alberta in summer 2023.
- Wang is currently in custody in Alberta on unrelated charges, while Staff-Sgt. Gary Yeung, Acting Investigative Services Officer, said "the reach of the RCMP and Canadian policing in general was on display."
- Chief Superintendent Bill Parmar, Officer in Charge, described the investigation as a testament to officer dedication, noting the incident impacted the local hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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