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RCMP investigating three grass fires in three days
Cranbrook RCMP is currently investigating three separate fires that occurred in the past few days.
On September 2, around 2 a.m., RCMP was called to a fire at the end of 27th Ave S. The fire was located just off the Rotary Trail and covered an area of about 1,000 square feet. This part of the trail is close to homes.
At around 5 a.m. RCMP returned to the area to a fire in a vacant lot near 30th Ave S. The fire covered approximately 400 square feet.
On September 4, RCMP attended a third grass fire, once again on 30th Ave S. Approximately 100 square feet of grassland was burned in this incident.
“The Cranbrook RCMP are obviously concerned about these incidents as the fire danger rating is extremely high. With the dangerous fire conditions surrounding us, the Cranbrook RCMP urges the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately,” said Cst. Katie Forgeron.
The police continue to investigate these fires and are looking for witnesses who may have observed anything suspicious during the times of these occurrences.
If anyone has any information about these fires, you are asked to contact the Cranbrook RCMP or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or email your TIPS to
www.crimestoppers.cranbrook.ca
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