News release

Chilliwack RCMP investigating fire to property on Bench Forest Service Road

April 2, 2026 - Chilliwack, British Columbia
From: Chilliwack RCMP

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2026-12885

Chilliwack RCMP is investigating an incident involving a fire at a property located on Bench Forest Service Road in the Ryder Lake area of Chilliwack.

On March 31, 2026, at approximately 10:22 p.m., Chilliwack RCMP received a report of a fire involving a structure on Bench Forest Service Road. Police were advised that a woman had attended the complainant’s residence to report that a building on her property was on fire.

Upon police attendance, they spoke to a woman who reported that she had been inside her home when she heard a disturbance outside. Shortly thereafter, a fire started at an adjacent structure on the property. The Ryder Lake Fire Department attended and was able to extinguish the fire shortly after their arrival. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

The Chilliwack RCMP General Investigative Support Team has taken over conduct of this investigation. Investigators are seeking any witnesses who may assist in advancing this investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident, including dash camera or surveillance footage from the area, is asked to contact the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611.

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