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Crews called to 2 vehicle fires in Lake Cowichan
Police say the fires were 2.5 kilometres apart and damaged a Ford F350 and a Toyota Tacoma, prompting an RCMP investigation.
- On Saturday, Halloween, Lake Cowichan RCMP launched an investigation into two suspicious vehicle fires that occurred in the community early that morning.
- Police responded to a Ford F350 fire on Johnson Place just before 1:30 a.m., then were called to a second blaze involving a Toyota Tacoma in the 140 block of Berar Road.
- The incidents occurred about 2.5 kilometres apart. Lake Cowichan Fire Department firefighters extinguished both blazes, with assistant chief Jessica May confirming no injuries were reported.
- RCMP stated the two incidents are considered suspicious due to their proximity and timing, and are currently under investigation per a press release issued Tuesday.
- Investigators are asking anyone with information or video surveillance to contact Lake Cowichan RCMP at 250-749-6668 to assist with the ongoing probe.
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RCMP investigating 2 vehicle fires at Lake Cowichan on Halloween
Incidents about 2.5km apart
·Ladysmith, Canada
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