Two suspicious fires reported in Canal Flats

The Village of Canal Flats is asking residents to be alert after two suspicious fires North of Tamarack Street on April 3 and 4.

On April 3 at 1:30 p.m. Canal Flats Fire Rescue was dispatched by 911 for a stump on fire North of the subdivision (Tamarack Street) and Martin Morigeau School. It appears an accelerant was used to ignite the fire.

On April 4 at 1:30 p.m. the public works department was notified of another stump on fire around 45 metres from the initial fire.

Village staff are asking residents to be aware of the hazards and report fires or suspicious individuals to 911. The Village has been in contact with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and RCMP.