Nanaimo RCMP and fire inspectors are investigating a suspected arson fire, which caused extensive damage to a business early Thursday morning.
According to police, fire crews arrived on scene at around 12:20 a.m. Thursday at Nanaimo business Motion Specialities, located at 2517 Bowen Road.
Though Nanaimo RCMP say that there was extensive damage to the exterior of the building, fire crews were able to contain the blaze to an outside loading dock, which resulted in minimal damage to the interior of the building.
Fire officials were able to determine that the blaze was sparked after paper was shoved inside a number wooden pallets on the property and then set on fire.
It was also noted by police that the chain link fence surrounding the loading dock had been cut, allowing for access to the business.
Nanaimo RCMP also found a backpack at the scene, containing paper and other various debris.
Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.
