Posted on 01/21/2010, 11:08 am, by mySteinbach
RCMP are currently investigating a building fire on the Poplar River First Nation.
On January 20, 2010, shortly before 6am, RCMP Poplar River Detachment were dispatched to a fire at the Band Hall in Poplar River.
On arrival police found the building was engulfed in flames. Community firefighters were unable to extinguish the blaze and the building was destroyed.
The fire is being investigated by the Poplar River RCMP and the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner. The cause of the fire has not been determined and is considered suspicious.
Anyone with information on this fire is asked to contact the Poplar River RCMP at (204)244-2003.
J.G (James) Demidiuk, Cpl
Poplar River RCMP
(204)244-2003
