A “suspicious fire” broke out at Vancouver’s only Walmart location over the weekend.
Police assisted Vancouver Fire Rescue Services with an “out of control fire” inside the Walmart near Grandview Highway and Boundary Road just before 10am Saturday morning.
A video of the fire was posted on social media and it shows pillows engulfed in flames in one of the store’s isles.
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While the cause remains unknown, police believe it may have been “intentionally set”.
“We urge anyone who witnessed anything unusual in the store around the time of the fire to contact investigators immediately,” says Cst. Tania Visintin. “Detectives from VPD’s Major Crime Section is working together with Vancouver Fire investigators to determine what circumstances led up to the fire.”
Police also say damages are “estimated to be several million dollars”.
The store will remain closed until further notice.
Anyone with information is asked to call VPD’s Major Crime Section at 604-717-2541.
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