21-05-2025
Arson a 'strong possibility' in cottage fire in Whiteshell, Manitoba RCMP say
There's a "very strong possibility" arson caused a fire that destroyed a cottage on the southern edge of Whiteshell Provincial Park, RCMP say.
Police are investigating a fire in the Block 11 subdivision at Falcon Lake, RCMP said in a news release Wednesday.
Officers received a report about the fire Tuesday at 8:50 p.m., the news release said. The local fire department and the Manitoba Wilfdfire Service extinguished the blaze.
Police said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Sgt. Paul Manaigre, media relations officer for the RCMP, said arson is possible, but investigators won't know for sure until experts examine the scene.
The fire happened as firefighters continue efforts to control nearby wildfires in Lac du Bonnet, Nopiming Provincial Park and the Ingolf fire along the Ontario border. The fires forced the closure and evacuation of the Whiteshell last week.
No injuries were reported in the cottage fire. Anyone with information is asked to call Falcon Lake RCMP at 204-349-2588 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers online or at 1-800-222-8477.
