More than 20 suspicious fires reported in downtown Nanaimo
Quick work by firefighters kept it from spreading to the interior. “To date, our officers have identified several persons of interest who may be responsible for some of these fires,” said Nanaimo RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien. “There are still many fires that remain unsolved and this is troubling.” Fire Chief Tim Doyle said the biggest concern is that some businesses have combustible material stored outside at night. He said dumpsters should be locked and emptied daily. Doyle offered these prevention tips:* Materials like cardboard, pallets, used cooking oil and packing material shou...
Source: timescolonist.com