On June 3, 2021, at approximately 5:45 am, a security guard was conducting patrols in a residential development area when he observed smoke emanating from an older building nearby.

Officers were contacted and attended the scene along with the fire department who immediately began to extinguish the blaze.

The fire was eventually extinguished but not before the structure suffered extensive damage. The cause of the fire has not been determined but arson is suspected.

If you have information in regards to this fire, please call the Cross Lake RCMP at 204-676-2600, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Cross Lake RCMP along with the Office of the Fire Commissioner continue to investigate.