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Structure Fire | Timberlea
At approximately 3:06 a.m., #hfxfirefighters responded to a reported structure fire in Timberlea.
Our members arrived quickly and worked efficiently to contain and control the fire. The response included a first alarm assignment and two engines.
Great work by our members in the early morning hours to quickly bring the situation under control.
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**** RCMP Release
RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division investigating Timberlea arson
The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an arson in Timberlea.
On September 13, at approximately 3:05 a.m., RCMP officers and fire services responded to a report of a structure fire at a home in the 400 block of Marketway Ln. Upon arrival, the residence was fully engulfed in flames.
No injuries were reported.
Investigators believe the incident is linked to an arson and attempted arson on the same street earlier this month as well other suspicious activity in the area, including possible shots fired and a possible break and enter in August.
In this morning’s incident, a dark-coloured SUV was seen leaving the property after the fire was set.
Officers have increased their presence in the community, with both marked and unmarked police vehicles patrolling the neighbourhood.
Anyone with information, including dashcam or doorbell camera footage, is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at
ww.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
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