One man charged after allegedly starting two brush fires

May 15, 2026 - Port Alberni, British Columbia
From: Port Alberni RCMP

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One individual has been charged after two suspicious fires have been allegedly set in Port Alberni. 

On May 13, 2026, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Port Alberni RCMP responded to the north side of the Alberni Hwy near the Coombs Country Candy store after receiving a report that a man appeared to be deliberately setting brush fires in area.

As police responded, they located a suspect who was arrested without incident and held for a judicial hearing in the morning of May 14, 2026. The suspect, a 38-year-old man has been charged with two counts of arson and remains in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424.

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