The fire that sparked on July 15 in Lake Country was intentionally set and is being investigated as a criminal arson.
Police have concluded the blaze was started on purpose and is a criminal case. A dedicated tip line has helped officers with their investigation into the cause.
Cpl. Dan Moskaluk says a few groups of recreational users have been identified that were in the Okanagan Centre area on that day.
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However, now the RCMP would like to speak with the second group of people who were in the area on July 15, who may have witnessed anything of note.
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Photos, video and dash cam footage is also being requested by police to help with the investigation into the start of the blaze.
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Moskaluk says the significant damaged caused by the fire not only caused financial burden but also emotional harm for those who were evacuated or lost their homes.
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The point of origin has been located by investigators, which is along Okanagan Centre Road.
E Division Major Crime along with RCMP continue to investigate the cause of the blaze and are looking for tips from the public. Please contact the RCMP at 250-707-8025.
