A late night fire in a 35 foot fifth wheel caused concerns and a few anxious momements for the 13 firefighters that responded at 3:00 am on Nov 17. The trailer was fully involved on arrival with an adjacent green house on neighbouring property also burning due to the extreme radiant heat. With the high winds embers were being blown throughout the area. Sooke Fire Rescue's newest Engine was the first apparatus on scene and quickly proved its worth as an effective firefighting tool. The second in Engine arrived from Station 2 and established a water supply from a nearby hydrant providing Engine 1 with more water. Engine 1-2 arrived next and was initially used to patrol the neighbourhood, checking for other fires that may have been caused by the flying embers.
Investigators returned that morning but were unable to determine a point of origin due to the extensive damage. However circumstances have concluded that the fire is suspicious in origin and the file has been turned over to the RCMP for follow up.
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