Purposely set fire ravages Nanaimo Tim Hortons
NANAIMO — A local coffee shop won’t re-open anytime soon following a serious overnight fire.
The Northfield Rd. Tim Hortons location was severely damaged during an overnight fire reported on Tuesday, Aug. 2 just before 1 a.m.
Nanaimo Res. Cst Gary O’Brien said the witnesses reported the blaze and Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews quickly responded.
“They were able to basically keep it to the exterior of the building, but it caused thousands of dollars in damage, the owner says the building will probably be closed for at least six months,” O’Brien said.