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4 RCMP cruisers, B.C. ambulance burned in 91Ƶtargeted attack91Ƶ: police

Vehicles burn in the early morning hours in a Smithers hotel parking lot

An early morning fire in a Smithers hotel parking lot has left a number of police vehicles and at least one ambulance destroyed in what investigators believe was a targeted attack.

Shortly before 4:30 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 26), first responders found a number of vehicles ablaze at the Sunshine Inn on Fourth Avenue.

The fire did not cause any damage to the hotel. Eight vehicles, including 4 RCMP cruisers and one BC Ambulance, were damaged or completely destroyed in the blaze.

91ƵThankfully no one was hurt in the fire, which is the most important thing,91Ƶ said Cpl. Madonna Saunderson. 91ƵThis appears to be a targeted attack on emergency services vehicles. Preliminary investigation indicates this is an arson and we are asking for the public91Ƶs assistance in providing information so that the person, or persons involved may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.91Ƶ

Police are continuing to review the physical and digital evidence already gathered from the incident, including CCTV footage from the surrounding area businesses.

Police are particularly interested in obtaining any dashcam video from individuals traveling between Houston and Smithers, as well as New Hazelton and Smithers, between the hours of 1 and 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Anyone with information can contact the Smithers RCMP at 250-847-3233.

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Marisca Bakker

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Marisca was born and raised in Ontario and moved to Smithers almost ten years ago on a one-year contract.
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