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RCMP investigating arson in Lunenburg County

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Aug 30, 2020 09:43:32 AM.

NEWS RELEASE
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Lunenburg County RCMP is investigating nine recent suspicious fires on uninhabited forested areas that occurred within approximately 100 square metres on Leary Fraser Rd. in Oakhill.

Since Thursday, August 27, Lunenburg County RCMP and Oakhill and District Fire Department, along with Nova Scotia Power and the Department of Lands and Forestry, have responded to these incidents.

The investigation determined the fires to be suspicious in nature.

No one was injured as a result of the fires.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the arson is asked to contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-634-8674.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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