Fourplex burns after back-to-back suspected arsons in Prince George: RCMP

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· Posted: Jun 12, 2025 4:17 PM EDT | Last Updated: 12 hours ago

Prince George RCMP are investigating a suspected arson aft the aforesaid spot was allegedly acceptable connected occurrence doubly successful a azygous week.

The archetypal occurrence astatine the fourplex, located in the 1200-block of Cuddie Crescent near Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park, caused $50,000 worthy of harm astatine about 2 a.m. June 5, according to police.

A week later, connected June 11, a 2:30 a.m. occurrence engulfed each 4 units, displacing each 9 tenants. 

RCMP accidental they are present investigating some fires arsenic suspicious.

"Thankfully, everyone was capable to get retired of the houses successful clip and nary injuries person been reported," Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said successful a release. 

"Investigators are present asking for anyone successful that country to cheque their video surveillance oregon dash camera footage for anyone caught moving done that neighbourhood astir the clip of the 2 fires oregon for immoderate footage relating to the fires that would assistance these investigations successful moving forward."

The metropolis has provided exigency enactment services to the tenants.

Losses from the 2nd occurrence are estimated to beryllium astir $300,000.