Business fire believed to be deliberately set

RCMP is appealing to the public for information after a suspicious fire at a Kelowna business.

On Thursday (Oct. 22) at 11:30 p.m., RCMP was called to assist the Kelowna Fire Department at a fire in the front lobby of a financial institution in the 1800-block of Dilworth Drive. Firefighters were actively extinguishing the blaze when officers arrived on scene.

“RCMP has initiated an investigation and have reason to believe that the fire was deliberately set,” stated Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP. “A witness saw a man fleeing the fire scene on foot. Thankfully no one was injured. We are now appealing to anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area to contact us.”

The suspect was described as a man wearing a grey hoody.

Anyone with information 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