School portable in Kamloops, B.C., burned in suspected arson, RCMP say

An RCMP vehicle is seen near Sa-Hali Secondary School in a CTV News file image.

Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire in Kamloops, B.C., that razed a school portable early Wednesday morning.

Kamloops RCMP said officers were called to help local firefighters after the blaze was discovered around 2 a.m. on Arrowstone Drive, in the area of Sa-Hali Secondary School.

The portable was burned “to the ground,” but the flames did not spread to any other structures, the detachment said in a news release.

While the cause has not been determined, authorities suspect it was arson.

“As we actively investigate, we will continue to work closely with School District 73 and (Kamloops Fire Rescue) to learn more about this incident,” Cpl. Dana Napier said in a statement.

The RCMP asked potential witnesses—or anyone with surveillance video that could be relevant to the investigation—to contact the Kamloops detachment at 250-828-3000.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.