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Series of Arson Fires Ignite Concern in Timberlea, Nova Scotia
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Recent Fire and Ongoing Investigation
Early Sunday morning a three-storey home on Marketway Lane in Timberlea was fully engulfed in flames and was later declared a total loss. No occupants were present and no injuries were reported. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) say a dark-coloured SUV was observed leaving the property after the fire was set and that the incident appears linked to earlier arson-related activity in the neighbourhood.
Prior Incidents and Police Findings
The blaze follows two prior incidents on the same block within the past week. Earlier in the month a Molotov-style device was thrown at a neighbouring residence, causing that house to burn completely. A few days later a suspect was seen exiting a home with a burning cloth and a jug of accelerant left in the yard. Police have also noted possible gunshots and an August break-in in the area, suggesting a pattern of suspicious activity.
Official Statements & Police Response
RCMP officials emphasize that the three fires are being investigated as a connected series of arson and attempted arson. They have increased both marked and unmarked patrols, and are seeking information on a small blue vehicle linked to the first fire and a man in a grey Honda Civic seen during the second incident. District 12 councillor Janet Steele, who surveyed the damage on Sunday, said residents are anxious about the safety of their homes and families.
Verbatim Quotes
- “They're worried about their own properties and they're worried about the safety of their families,” — Janet Steele, the councillor for District 12
What Comes Next
The investigation remains active, with police urging anyone who captured dash-cam or doorbell footage, or who can identify the vehicles or individuals described, to contact the RCMP at the provided number or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously. Community patrols are expected to continue while authorities work to determine any further links among the incidents.