An investigation into an April 18 fire at Parksville’s historic Rod & Gun Bar & Grill concludes the blaze was human-caused.
Firefighters were quickly on the scene at approximately 4 a.m. and managed to get the fire under control “prior to it getting too far into the structure.” The 122-year-old Rod & Gun is currently closed due to COVID-19 concerns and no one was in the building during the time of the fire.
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Marc Norris, fire chief at both the Parksville and Qualicum Beach Fire Departments, said the investigation looking into the cause of the fire is now complete.
“The fire was human-caused and appears to be purposely set,” he said. “Fire investigators have evidence which confirms the suspicious nature of the fire.”
Norris said the RCMP are now investigating further.