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By Aaron Schulze

Series of Fires

Suspect in series of Lower Sahali fires arrested, released due to lack of evidence: Kamloops RCMP

Oct 6, 2025 | 10:20 AM

KAMLOOPS — A man was arrested then later released after multiple fires were started in Lower Sahali early Sunday (Oct. 5) morning.

At around 4:40 a.m. Sunday, Kamloops RCMP say officers responded to the 1300-block of Summit Drive where Kamloops Fire Rescue reported four fires had been set in less than 20 minutes.

Then after 7:00 a.m., police say a call was received for a pair of fires on Columbia Street West, outside of CFJC’s studio and Grandview Terrace.

In a news release issued Monday morning, RCMP say a man who matches a description from a witness regarding the 7:00 a.m. fires was arrested. However, police say there was insufficient evidence to advance charges and he was later released.

“Fortunately, there was no significant damage as a result of these fires,” Cpl. Dana Napier, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson said. “Police are investigating to determine whether or not these fires are related.”

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Anyone with further information about the fires is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP.