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(Innisfail RCMP/ supplied)
June 8

Innisfail RCMP investigating alleged arson in Raspberry Park

Jun 10, 2025 | 3:14 PM

The Innisfail RCMP and Innisfail Fire Department responded to bush fires on Sunday they believe were intentionally set.

On June 8 at 3:34 p.m. they were called to Raspberry Park in Innisfail after fires were lit in numerous locations within the wooded area.

Crews were able to extinguish the fires with no reported injuries or damage to property.

Police say intentional lighting of fires poses a significant risk to the community and that the combination of the dry conditions and uncontrolled fires could be catastrophic.

Meantime, police are investigating the incident.

Innisfail RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to this incident. If you have any information please contact the Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3341. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line will in any Alberta RCMP Jurisdiction call 310-RCMP (7267).