Onepersonarrestedafterhousesburn

Nobody was hurt, but one dog was treated for injuries

KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

One person has been arrested following an arson that impacted four homes in Coquitlam’s River Springs neighbourhood last Thursday (Feb 16)

No one was injured and residents of at least two homes have been displaced after 30 firefighters extinguished the blaze, which is under RCMP investigation

A family dog inside one of the homes was rescued and taken to animal hospital to be treated for minor injuries

Mounties believe the suspect and victims were known to each other

First responders were called to two houses set ablaze around 11:20 p m near the intersection of Keith

Place and Parkland Drive

All occupants were outside when Coquitlam Fire and Rescue arrived

TOTAL LOSS

Deputy chief Scott Young said both homes were a total loss, while flames also spread to two other nearby residences causing exterior damage

Crews were able to contain and extinguish the fire before it reached other residences in the area all in a span of roughly an hour and personnel stayed on site until 6 a m on Feb 17

Mounties were able to