Police investigate Lower Sackville arson that forced dozens of tenants from apartment building

HALIFX — A combined investigation unit of the RCMP and Halifax Regional Police is looking into an arson that occurred Tuesday in Lower Sackville, N.S.

Mounties were called to a structure fire at an apartment on Cobequid Road at 12:30 p.m.

"Two separate fires were located and put out by Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency," the RCMP said in a news release. "The fires are believed to be suspicious in nature. Approximately 50 to 60 residents were forced out of the apartment and no one was injured.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. If you want to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.