RCMP Investigate Suspicious Structure Fire, Second One in Area in Less Than a Month.

Meteghan RCMP is investigating a suspicious structure fire that occurred on the public grounds in Belliveau’s Cove.

On September 6 at approximately 3:55 a.m., Meteghan RCMP and fire services responded to a report of a fire at a building in the 3000-block of Hwy. 1. A significant part of the building had been destroyed, and fire services were able to extinguish the rest of the fire. There was no one inside the building at the time.

This fire is the second this summer to a structure on the public grounds in Belliveau’s Cove, with a previous incident from August 14 also still under investigation. Officers are investigating possible connections between these two fires. There is no indication at this time suggesting that the fire is related to the ongoing organized crime group or with the dispute related to fishing/fisheries.

The initial investigation indicates the fire is suspicious in nature and may have started at approximately 3:30 a.m. at the back of the building. Investigating officers from Meteghan RCMP detachment will be assisted by the Yarmouth/Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit and the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal.

Anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident or may have information that could support the investigation is asked to call Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call 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