On May 3, 2009 around 11:00 PM Portage la Prairie RCMP, Portage Fire Department and Portage Ambulance responded to a vehicle fire on the 400 block of Tupper Street N.
The vehicle was near a residence so the house was evacuated as a precaution. No damage was reported to the nearby residence, however other vehicles near the van sustained damage. Portage Fire Department were able to extinguish the fire before it could spread. No injuries were reported.
The Office of the Fire Commissioner attended the scene to assist with the investigation, and it is believed the fire was set intentionally.
Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact Portage la Prairie RCMP at 857-4445 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Cst. Stephen Senuita
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel: 204-857-4445
Fax: 204-239-0130
