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Two arrests in Cranbrook arson
Two men are facing arson charges after major fire in February.
Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services along with RCMP and BC Ambulance responded to a structure fire on February 27, at 6:32 a.m. in the 1400 Block of 30th Ave N. Cranbrook (Northwood Estates).
The complainant heard a loud explosion and saw that the vehicles in the driveway were on fire and was spreading to the house. All occupants of the home were able to escape the fire by jumping off the rear balcony to the home.
The home, all its contents and three vehicles were destroyed in the fire and damage is estimated to be around $800,000.
After an extensive investigation by the Cranbrook GIS Section with the assistance of the Forensic Identification and Cranbrook General Duty members, two males were identified as suspects in the arson. Drew Austin Waters, age 19, and Jordan David Normoyle, age 22, have both had their first appearances in court and have both been charged with two counts each of Arson Damaging Property.
Their next court appearance is set for June 8 in Cranbrook.
Lead image of the fire fully engulfed was submitted to e-KNOW.
Cst Katie Forgeron,
Cranbrook RCMP
