(Red Deer RCMP)

By rdnewsNOW staff

Sept. 13, 2023

Vehicle destroyed and garage damaged in suspected Red Deer arson fire

Sep 14, 2023 | 2:30 PM

Local Mounties are investigating a suspicious fire in Red Deer’s Lancaster neighbourhood early Wednesday morning.

On Sept. 13, 2023 at 1:26 a.m., Red Deer RCMP were called to a residential structure and vehicle fire on Lancaster Dr..

Red Deer Fire and EMS responded as well. Upon arrival, police say a vehicle was fully engulfed in flames and the fire was spreading quickly to a second vehicle and the residence.

RCMP say the owners of the residence were home at the time of the fire. According to local Mounties, the owners and several neighbours heard a loud bang before the owner exited his home and discovered his vehicle on fire. Police say City of Red Deer Fire department extinguished the flames.

All residents of the house are safe and no injuries were reported, say RCMP.

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One vehicle, however, was completely destroyed by the fire. Mounties say a second vehicle has heat and paint damage, while the exterior of the garage has extensive surface damage.

(Red Deer RCMP)

RCMP say fire investigators attended the scene and located the source of the fire. The incident is being investigated as an arson.

Police say the initial RCMP investigation is on-going and more information will be released once available.

Red Deer RCMP are asking the public’s assistance for any information or video surveillance in relation to this incident are asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200 or your local police.

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