RCMP investigating fire behind auto shop as arson

RCMP said a fire at a Sherwood Park auto shop early Friday, May 8 is believed to be arson. Courtesy: G. Zimmermann

Police east of Edmonton said arson is suspected in an early morning fire at a Sherwood Park auto shop Friday.

Strathcona County RCMP said police and emergency crews were called to a fire that reportedly involved several vehicles at the Broadmoor Auto Body shop, in the industrial area of Sherwood Park just after 5 a.m. Friday.

When crews arrived, RCMP contained the scene and no individuals were found in the area, and no fatalities or injuries were reported.

Eight vehicles were damaged in the fire, three of those were completely destroyed.

Early investigation results suggested the fires may have been deliberately set.

RCMP, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Strathcona County Fire Marshal’s Office is still investigating the incident.

Anyone with information on the incident as asked to contact the Strathcona County RCMP Detachment at 780-467-7741.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).