On August 15, 2012, shortly after 1:30am, Portage la Prairie RCMP Detachment along with local Fire and EMS were dispatched to a residential fire in the 200 block of Victoria Avenue in Portage la Prairie.
Residential fire, considered by police to be an arson, in Portage la Prairie.
Fire officials gained control of the fire and no other properties were affected. RCMP learned that the residence was unoccupied at the time of the fire and no one was hurt.
Damage estimates are currently not available, however, damages are considered extensive.
RCMP continue to investigate with the assistance of the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner. Police say that the fire is considered to be an arson.
Anyone with information is asked to call the RCMP Portage la Prairie Detachment at 204-857-8767. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), SUBMIT a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or TEXT: TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
