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The first phase of the redevelopment of the Burnaby Hospital is seen under construction, in Burnaby, B.C., on Monday, July 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Alberta man charged with arson for major fire at Burnaby, B.C., hospital

Sep 17, 2026 | 9:24 AM

BURNABY — An Alberta man has been charged in connection with arson at a Metro Vancouver hospital six years ago.

RCMP in Burnaby, B.C., say the 29-year-old man was living in the area at the time when fire broke out at Burnaby Hospital on Nov. 15, 2020.

The fire caused extensive damage and triggered a multi-year investigation across several jurisdictions, including RCMP in Strathcona County, Alberta.

The man was charged last week with one count of arson with disregard for human life.