Early Morning Fire

Update October 30, 2014:

File # 2014-3272 Northern Rockies
2014-10-30 12:02 PDT

Investigators from the Northern Rockies RCMP continue to investigate a suspicious fire that completely destroyed the Robins Donuts 2-4-1 Pizza in Fort Nelson early Tuesday Morning.

Fire crews responded to the fire just after midnight on October 28. As a result of the initial police investigation the cause of the fire has been deemed suspicious. Investigators from the RCMP’s North District General Investigation Section have been called in to assist with the investigation and to help determine the cause of the fire.

Due to the extent of damage caused by the fire, the scene remains secure by police until plans can be made for a full fire scene examination, says Staff Sergeant Steve McLeod, Northern Rockies RCMP detachment commander. This is expected to take several days before investigators can enter the property and begin their examination.

A fire scene exam is a lengthy and detailed process by a specialized investigator who will collect evidence from the scene to determine how the fire started – in may take some time before we are able to determine the exact cause of the fire, explains Staff Sergeant McLeod.

At this time, this appears to be an isolated incident and I do not believe the public is at risk.

No further information to be released at this time.

If anyone has any information related to this investigation, please contact the Northern Rockies RCMP at 250-774-2700 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Fire fighters fought a roof fire at Robins Donuts Tuesday. The fire broke out shortly after 1:00 am. The Northern Rockies fire fighters were were able to knock down the flames and get the fire under control. The building was empty at time. Staff left the building after closing time at 9:00 pm. Investigations continue.