On November 27, 2023, at approximately 5:35 am, Red River North RCMP responded to a structure fire at a residence on Pipeline Road in the RM of West St. Paul.
When officers arrived the home was fully engulfed in flames.
The occupants of the home which included adults and young children, were able to get out of the home safely.
The home was completely destroyed by fire.
Video surveillance was obtained which indicated that the fire was the result of arson. In the video a vehicle can be seen driving up the tree line next to the house, a person exits the vehicle, sets the residence on fire, gets back in their vehicle and flees.
RCMP are asking the public if they have any information on this incident to please call RCMP at 204-482-1222, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.