RCMP seeking public’s help following two suspicious residential fires

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance with information regarding two suspicious residential fires in North Cowichan and Duncan, B.C.

On September 21, 2025 in the early hours of the morning, North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to two separate house fires, on Vista Avenue and Alexander Street in North Cowichan/Duncan.

Through the initial investigation it was determined that the fires were suspicious in nature.

“We want to thank citizens who were instrumental in notifying the occupants of the homes, negating any possible injuries or death,” said Constable Tessa McDonald, Media Relations Officer of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP.

We ask anyone who has video footage from the hours of 01:00 and 03:00 AM, or information that could further either investigation, to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.