Posted on 03/29/2010, 3:12 pm, by mySteinbach

On March 26, 2010 at about 3:30am, Oakbank RCMP as well as local Emergency Services and EMS were dispatched to the scene of a residential structure fire on Pleasant Road in the RM of Springfield.

On arrival, the structure was completely engulfed in flames and could not be saved.

An investigator from the Office of the Fire Commissioner attended to assist with the investigation and arson has not been ruled out as a cause.

The residence has been vacant for a number of years and was unoccupied at the time of the fire. There were no injuries reported.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Oakbank RCMP, or their local police detachment.

Cst. Miles Hiebert
RCMP Media Relations
Tel: (204)983-8497