Investigation launched into suspicious fire

Police are treating the cause of a vehicle fire in Kelowna as suspicious, and are hoping the public can help in the investigation.

This morning (July 20) just before 4 a.m., RCMP were called upon to assist the Kelowna Fire Department who had attended a vehicle fire in the 1300-block of Ray Road in Kelowna. Fire fighters were actively extinguishing the blaze when police arrived on scene.

“RCMP investigators are examining the grey Chevrolet Malibu and believe that the fire was deliberately set,” stated Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy, media relations officer for the Kelowna RCMP. “The vehicle was parked in the driveway when it was set ablaze. Thankfully no one was injured.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information about it are asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net