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By James Peters

Arson Fire

RCMP say weekend fires at Pioneer Log Homes in Williams Lake likely arson

Nov 9, 2020 | 12:00 PM

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — RCMP in Williams Lake are investigating after a weekend fire did significant damage to the Pioneer Log Homes site on Hodgson Road in the city.

According to a news release, officers were called to help firefighters at about 3:20 a.m. on Sunday (Nov. 8).

Two logging trucks and a building on the site were completely engulfed by the time crews arrived. RCMP say a third logging truck was found with its windows smashed.

A 90-year-old woman who lives at the Pioneer Complex Building and Conference Centre escaped unharmed.

Insp. Jeff Pelley of Williams Lake RCMP says it appears the fire was intentionally set.

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“This could have ended much worse and we are hoping the public can help in the investigation,” said Pelley in the release.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Williams Lake RCMP at (250) 392-6211 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.