Oliver Fire Chief Dan Skaros and Captain Richard Simmons Jr. wait for FortisBC to shut off the power before crews can extinguish the blaze. Lyonel Doherty photos
Police have confirmed that a 40-year-old male was arrested on Monday after he allegedly lit some bushes on fire near the A&W restaurant on Main Street.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. when some bushes surrounding a transformer erupted in flames.
Firefighters had to wait until FortisBC shut off the power before they could extinguish the blaze.
Sergeant Blaine Gervais from the Oliver RCMP said damage to the property was estimated at $500.
The accused will appear in court in January to answer to charges of arson and causing a disturbance.
Firefighters move in to extinguish the blaze.
A bag of someone’s belongings was located adjacent to the fire.
Oliver RCMP stand by during their investigation, in which a 40-year-old man was arrested.
