By CKPG Today

Crime

Man arrested following Prince Rupert fire

Apr 8, 2024 | 7:47 AM

PRINCE RUPERT — One man was arrested following a fire in Prince Rupert Sunday (April 7).

Mounties say the residential blaze left one person with serious injuries.

Prince Rupert RCMP say that at approximately 3:30 p.m. the RCMP, the Prince Rupert Fire and Rescue as well as BC Ambulance Services all responded to a report of an apartment building on fire on 11th Ave E and Immanuel St.

“Upon arriving on scene frontline members assisted in evacuating the units, while BC Ambulance service provided care, and the Prince Rupert Fire and Rescue went to work battling the blaze,” says Cst. Brody Hemrich. “One person was taken to the hospital and is in serious but stable condition. At this time the RCMP is investigating the cause of the fire and have one male in custody.”

Mounties are asking for anyone with any information or video footage, including ring cameras or dash cameras to come forward and talk to police as the investigation is still in its early stages.

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If you have any information regarding the fire, contact the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-624-2136.