Yarmouth Town RCMP has charged a man with arson and several other offences following an investigation into a suspicious fire that occurred in August 2024.
On August 28 shortly after midnight, Yarmouth Town RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a fire at an apartment complex on Kirk St. in Yarmouth. Through the collaboration of first responders, the building was evacuated efficiently and there were no injuries reported. Despite the fire being contained to one unit, there was significant damaged to the rest of the building.
As part of the investigation, officers worked with the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal, which determined that the fire was intentionally set.
On April 27, 2025, police arrested Jacob Tunnillie, 23, of Yarmouth. He has been charged with:
- Arson – disregard for human life
- Mischief over $5000
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Fail to Comply with Release Order
Tunnillie appeared in Yarmouth Provincial Court on April 28 and was remanded into custody.
First responders appreciated involvement from the Canadian Red Cross in Nova Scotia in support of those who were displaced as a result of the incident.