RCMP investigating possible arson in Blooming Point fire
A fire Wednesday morning that destroyed a barn in Blooming Point, is being investigated as a possible arson.
The call came in shortly before 7 a.m. The East River fire department responded.
Fire officials said a neighbour saw the smoke and called for help but the barn had already been on fire for quite a while by then.
When firefighters arrived on the scene there was nothing left but rubble.
The investigation into the cause has been turned over to the RCMP. Police said they are investigating it as a possible arson,
They note the building had not been used for a few years and had no heat or electricity.
