Comox Valley RCMP are investigating a suspicious structure fire that occurred in a Courtenay neighbourhood early Tuesday morning.
The RCMP were called to assist the Courtenay Fire Department after a fire broke out in the carport/shed area of a property on the 1700 block of McPhee Avenue.
“The investigation is still in the very early stages at this time and investigators will be looking into the cause of the fire,” stated Cst. Monika Terragni, Comox Valley RCMP Media Relations Officer.
Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 and refer to file 2018-5602.
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Comox Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca.
VIDEO: Members of @CourtenayFire and @comoxvalleyrcmp were on the scene this morning of a shed fire which was quickly spreading to nearby homes. Residents reported hearing loud explosions. Details and video tonight on @CTVNewsVI pic.twitter.com/EuVJ8HFBoo
— Gord Kurbis (@CameraguyGord) May 1, 2018
