Coquitlam RCMP are seeking information about potentially dangerous fires that have been set in the area of Chine Avenue and Dixon Street in Port Coquitlam.
Bushes, grass and trees were set on fire in at least three incidents, with the most recent fire set on Wednesday, May 30 in the early afternoon.
Two other fires set during the daytime on May 21 may be related, police say.
“The motive for the fires is unclear, but they happened at the time when cottonwood seeds were at their peak”, says Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, Coquitlam RCMP spokesman.
“No matter the reason, these fires were potentially criminal. They did significant damage to surrounding vegetation and could have spread to nearby homes. We want to make sure that the person or people responsible make better decisions.”
The location of the wooded area is south of Kingsway Avenue near the Coquitlam River.
If you have seen anyone acting suspiciously or lighting fires in the area, call the Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency number at 604-945-1550 and quote file #2018-16424.
To remain anonymous, call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit solvecrime.ca and, if you see any crime in progress, including arson, call 911 immediately.
