RCMP seeking public’s help following suspicious fire

October 14, 2026 - Shediac, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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The Shediac RCMP is seeking the public's help in connection with a suspicious fire in Shediac, N.B.

On September 22, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the Shediac RCMP responded to the report of decorations on fire in Pascal Poirer Park, in Shediac. Members of the Shediac Fire Department also attended the scene and extinguished the fire.

It was determined that the fire was intentionally set, and an unknown individual was seen leaving the area on foot at the time of the incident.

A description of the individual is not available at this time, and no injuries were reported during the incident. 

Anyone who has information that could help further the investigation or has security footage in the area at the time of the fire, is asked to contact the Shediac RCMP at 506-533-5151.

The investigation is ongoing.

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