Golden-Field RCMP say early observations point to arson as the cause of a fire at the Golden Courthouse early Monday.
Early Monday, Golden BC Fire Rescue confirmed crews responded to multiple fire alarms at the courthouse, they report the building is likely a total loss.
The fire resulted in one firefighters being taken to hospital for non life threatening injuries.
RCMP say the area remains cordoned off while fire crews continue containment efforts and investigators examine the scene.
Find a statement from Golden-Field RCMP below:
On March 13, 2023 at approximately 3:30 a.m. the Golden Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Park Drive at…
Posted by Golden B.C. Fire-Rescue on Monday, March 13, 2023
On March 13th, 2023, at 3:25 a.m., Golden RCMP received multiple alarms from the BC Provincial Courthouse in Golden, BC.
Frontline officers attended and observed the building to be on fire.
Shortly thereafter, the Golden Fire Department arrived, and in their attempt to fight the fire, one of their firefighters was injured. The firefighter was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Fire crews continued to battle the fire for several hours. There was no indication of anyone having been inside the building, or any other injuries having been sustained.
Early observations point to it as being a purposeful arson.
The area will remain cordoned off while Fire crews continue efforts to contain the fire, and investigators examine the scene.
Further information may be released at a later time when investigators are able to enter the building safely.
If you have any information, you’re encouraged to contact the Golden RCMP Detachment, 250-344-2221.
– Article includes statement from Golden-Field RCMP and social media link from Golden BC Fire Rescue
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