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By Ashley Legassic

PARKCREST FIRE

Parkcrest Elementary fire not considered suspicious

Sep 10, 2019 | 9:58 AM

KAMLOOPS — Police in Kamloops say the Parkcrest Elementary School fire was not caused by criminal activity.

In a news release, Kamloops RCMP says it has released care and control of the scene back to School District 73 and the district’s insurance agents.

“A very thorough scene investigation was completed,” Sgt. Brandon Buliziuk says in the release. “This involved the use of heavy equipment contractors and was complimented by assistance from Kamloops Fire Rescue investigators.”

“Information provided by witnesses, fire suppression crews, and a combination of physical evidence and known circumstances, led police (and) fire investigators to a ruling that the fire’s origin is not suspicious in nature.”

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Buliziuk calls the situation a tragedy that affects many in our community.

“However, we are pleased to report that this tragedy was not one caused by the intentional actions of any individual(s). We wish the children and families affected by this fire the absolute best in their likely difficult transition and adaptation to new educational circumstances,” Buliziuk says. “The exact cause of the fire; be it mechanical, electrical, etc., is still under investigation by civil authorities and corporations on their own accord.”