“A fire investigator from the Prince George RCMP attended the scene as the City Fire Investigators believed the cause of the fire to be suspicious,” says Cst. Jennifer Cooper. “Examination of the residence showed investigators that the fire started outside of the residence. At this time, investigators believe the fire is the result of arson.”

Police encourage residents in the surrounding area to contact police if they saw or heard anything suspicious Thursday morning that could further the investigation of this fire.

The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477.