Richmond RCMP is investigating four suspicious fires in apartment buildings that have rendered several families homeless.
The fires started at different locations throughout Richmond, but are believed to be connected. On Aug 21, a fire was set in the 9500 block of Odlin Road and on Sept. 2 there was another fire in the 6100 block of Buswell Street.
The fires displaced many residents of the apartment buildings involved, but fortunately no one was injured.
Both fires began at the front door of the suites in the hallways where gasoline was used as an accelerant.
On Sept. 6, another fire was reported at the Palm Springs Health Spa in the 6500 block of Buswell Street.
In this case an accelerant was sprayed into the business through the mail slot. And on Sept. 7, there was a fire in the 8100 block of Granville Avenue. Again, the fire started outside the door of the suite in the hallway and gasoline was used. Richmond RCMP's arson task force is asking anyone with information to call 604-278-1212.
