posted Jun 13, 2015 at 4:00 PM
A suspect has been arrested after a fire in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park.
On Friday at about 9:25 p.m., the RCMP received a report of a fire in the park near Cosens Bay.
"A male suspect found in the area of the fire was detained by
firefighters who had responded to fight the fire," said Gord Molendyk,
with the RCMP.
At one point, it was reported the flames were about 20 feet high and covered an area of 20 feet by 60 feet.
"Upon arrival, we found an area in a steep portion of the park
with four to five citizens actioning the fire from the lake side.
Without there quick action it would have been a different outcome," said
Dave Sturgeon, Coldstream fire chief .
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for their help in
the efforts as our biggest challenge was gaining access to the site."
B.C. Forestry firefighters also responded to the scene.
The 24-year-old suspect remains in custody and the investigation continues.
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