Suspicious ferry blaze prompts RCMP alarm in Mission, B.C.

May 3, 2025, 5:20 pm

A derelict ferry caught fire under mysterious circumstances, forcing residents in Mission, B.C. to shelter in place. With the RCMP now on the case, locals are left to wonder if this vessel’s final journey was by design or pure misfortune.

globalnews.ca / RCMP called in after derelict ferry burns in ‘suspicious’ blaze overnight

The city said the cause of the fire has not yet been determined but is considered suspicious. An investigation, led by the RCMP working with other responding agencies, is underway.

thestar.com / Residents of Mission, B.C., told to stay inside after derelict ferry burns

Residents in parts of Mission, B.C., have been told to shelter in place with their windows closed after a derelict ferry caught fire.

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