Fire investigators believe a fire at a Nanaimo second hand store was intentionally set. Police have said two people were seen near the business at the time of the early morning blaze. (submitted/Nanaimo RCMP)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Arson suspected as Nanaimo second hand store destroyed by fire

Sep 16, 2020 | 12:24 PM

NANAIMO — A suspicious fire has destroyed a local second hand store.

Fire Rescue were called to Previously Enjoyed-Quality Used on Townsite Rd. in the early morning hours of Tuesday Sept. 15.

Crews broke into the front window and back door of the business to fight the aggressive fire, which they had under control within two hours.

The fire did not spread to neighbouring businesses but officials believe it to be intentionally set.

Police collected surveillance footage and noted a male and female walking towards the front door at the time of the fire.

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The are working to identify these people as part of the investigation.

If anyone has any information on the fire, they’re asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP’s non-emergency line at 250 745 2345.

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