Fire at automotive business believed to be arson

A fire at a Kelowna business last weekend is being investigated as an arson by RCMP.

Police say on Sunday May 26, just after 9 a.m., the RCMP and Kelowna Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at an automotive business (PM Automotive) in the 1900 block of Kent Road in the city’s Landmark District.

“The fire is believed to be suspicious in nature and investigators are treating this as an arson, continuing to locate evidence that supports this case,” Ryan Watters, communications advisor, police services, said.

Watters said the investigation has included an extensive video collection and witness canvass in the area.

“Police are asking the public for their assistance who may have witnessed this arson or have dash camera video footage from the 1900 block of Kent Road between 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. on May 26 to please contact the Kelowna RCMP Detachment at 250-762-3300 and reference the file number 2024-28135,” Watters stated.