Springdale RCMP investigates commercial truck fire at Works Services Transportation Depot

July 2, 2021
Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

Springdale RCMP is investigating a fire that occurred at the Works Services and Transportation Depot on route 410 near Baie Verte on July 2, 2021.

Shortly before 5:00 a.m., police received the report of a fire. Two semi-tractor trucks that were parked inside the secure locked compound were on fire. There was no sign of forced entry into the compound. The blaze was extinguished by local firefighters and the vehicles were heavily damaged.

A fire scene investigator with Fire and Emergency Services has been engaged and the investigation is continuing.

Any having information about this incident is asked to contact Springdale RCMP at 709-673-3864 or contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (TIPS is 8477), by Secure Web Tips at www.nlcrimestoppers.com, or by downloading the free and secure mobile app. Search the App Store for "P3 Tips". Electronic tips submitted to Crime Stoppers are encrypted, entirely confidential and completely anonymous.

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Contact information

Media contact:
Corporal Jolene Garland
Media Relations Officer
RCMP NL
709-772-6170
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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