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Man arrested for suspected arson in fire near Penticton homes

One man was arrested after a fire in an urban green belt was sparked in a Penticton neighbourhood this week.

Penticton RCMP said local bylaw officers spotted the fire, which was burning in a green space between Ridgedale Avenue and Penticton Avenue around 9:20 a.m., Aug. 25.

Firefighters were quick to extinguish the flames and there was no “significant” property damage and no injuries, according to a Penticton RCMP news release.

But police believe the fire was intentionally set, and they arrested a man nearby that morning.

The man hasn’t been charged and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information can contact Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300.

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Levi is a recent graduate of the Communications, Culture, & Journalism program at Okanagan College and is now based in Kamloops. After living in the BC for over four years, he finds the blue collar and neighbourly environment in the Thompson reminds him of home in Saskatchewan. Levi, who has previously been published in Kelowna’s Daily Courier, is passionate about stories focussed on both social issues and peoples’ experiences in their local community. If you have a story or tips to share, you can reach Levi at 250 819 3723 or email LLandry@infonews.ca.

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