The fire that destroyed multiple buildings in Brandon last month might have been caused by people.
Brandon Police say multiple witnesses reported seeing a number of people in the area before the building was engulfed in flames, suggesting that the fire might have been a result of human involvement.
They also say evidence suggests that the fire began in a grassy area between the CP rail line and the north side of Christie’s Office Plus then ignited the north side of the Christie’s structure.
Police now estimate the fire caused roughly $25 million in damage.
Although appropriate measures were taken to secure the fire sites for public safety reasons, officials ask that the public continue to consider these areas a safety hazard.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Brandon Police Service.
