Burnaby RCMP seeks witnesses to Burnaby Hospital fire

December 17, 2020 - Burnaby, British Columbia
From: Burnaby RCMP

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The Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of a structure fire that occurred at Burnaby Hospital in the evening hours of Sunday, November 15, 2020.

After a thorough examination of this extensive scene, the Burnaby RCMP Fire investigators have determined this fire was a deliberate act of arson. 

The arson at Burnaby Hospital placed challenges on hospital services and patients. The emergency department could not admit patients for a period and patients were diverted to other hospitals. Medical appointments and some surgeries were also rescheduled. 

Burnaby RCMP is asking all staff and medical staff who were working at Burnaby Hospital on November 15^th, 2020, who may have seen anyone or anything suspicious or unusual, to come forward and speak to police. We would also ask that any member of the public with information pertaining to the arson to please come forward as well. 

A dedicated witness phone line and email have been set up to receive your information.  

Call:  604-646-9522 (this is not an anonymous tip line) 

Email:  bghfire@rcmp-grc.gc.ca 

Please have a look at the photo. 

(the photo has been removed for privacy reasons) 

The person in the photo is not a suspect. If you recognize the person in the photo or recognize yourself as the person in the photo, please contact the Burnaby RCMP via the telephone number or email provided above. We ask that you leave your full name and contact information so we can speak to you directly.  

“You might think your observation is minor or unimportant, but it might be the piece of information that our investigators need,” says Corporal Mike Kalanj of the Burnaby RCMP. “We are asking for your help.” 

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