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Bell Island Fire Being Investigated as Arson

Apr 14, 2023 | 3:44 PM

RCMP are investigating a case of arson on Bell Island that destroyed a home on Lance Cove Road early Friday morning.

The calls started coming in around 3:00 a.m. Police believe the fire was set around 2:00 a.m.

The home was unoccupied at the time.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information or who may have noticed suspicious activity in the area around that time is asked to contact Bell Island RCMP at 709-488-3312 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

Bell Island #RCMPNL investigates residential arson, seeks public’s assistance. https://t.co/K6tWlyZqZ2 pic.twitter.com/aMz9UUOJjK

— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) April 14, 2023

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