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RCMP Investigating Suspicious Fire at Apartment Building.

Yarmouth Town RCMP is investigating a suspicious structure fire that resulted in damage to an apartment building.

On August 29 at 12:08 a.m., officers, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a fire in an apartment on Kirk St. in Yarmouth. Police and firefighters initiated an evacuation of the building, and the fire was contained to one unit. There were no injuries reported.

Initial investigation indicates that the cause of the fire is suspicious in nature. The investigation is ongoing, in partnership with the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal, to determine the cause.

Anyone with information about this fire, or with surveillance video or dashcam footage that could support the investigation, is asked to contacted Yarmouth Town RCMP detachment at 902-742-8777. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

Source : RCMP Release