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Two simultaneous fires in Nelson put out

Fires ignited in Gyro Park and beside the rail tracks near the Chahko Mika Mall

Nelson Fire and Rescue Services extinguished two separate simultaneous fires in wooded areas within the city limits at about 6:30 p.m. today (July 24).

The first was on the south-western edge of the playground in Gyro Park, extending a short distance down the steep slope into the forest. 

The second was beside the CPKC (CP Rail) tracks, between the rail line and the 1000 block Front Street. 

In both cases, the Nelson Police Department was in attendance. 

In a news release the morning of July 25, the department stated that a suspect is in custody and there is no further risk to public safety.

To help with their ongoing investigation, the police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating any CCTV or dashcam video that are within the area shown (see photo) between the times of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on July 24.

The public can respond by phone at (250) 354-3919, by email at dispatch@nelsonpolice.ca, or anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.net.

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Bill Metcalfe

About the Author: Bill Metcalfe

I have lived in Nelson since 1994 and worked as a reporter at the Nelson Star since 2015.
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