News release

Arson investigation underway

February 24, 2026 - Vernon, British Columbia
From: Vernon North Okanagan RCMP

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File # 2026-3085

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred early Tuesday morning at a business in downtown Vernon. 

On Tuesday, February 24^th, 2026, shortly before 2 a.m., the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a request for assistance from Vernon Fire Rescue Services who were responding to a structure fire in the 2900-block of 30^th Ave in Vernon. Fire crews were successful in confining and extinguishing the fire which caused damage inside the commercial building. 

“An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway,” states Constable Chris Terleski, Media Relations Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.  “We are in the process of colleting physical evidence from the scene, as well as video surveillance from other businesses in the area. Anyone with information that may assist us in furthering our investigation is asked to please contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at (250) 545-7171 and quote police file number 2026-3085."

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