16-year-old arrested after fire started in a BC Ferries vessel bathroom

RCMP has arrested a 16-year-old in connection with a fire that was started on board a BC Ferries vessel inside a bathroom.

The vessel in question was docked at the time the fire was started, and the exact damage that was caused is still under investigation.

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP said the incident occurred on October 10 after 8:30 pm. RCMP was notified by BC Ferries that someone started a fire inside the washroom of the vessel that was docked at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal in Victoria, BC.

After police boarded the vessel, they arrested and escorted the youth off without further incident.

“The youth was later released and is set to appear in court at a later date,” said Alex Bérubé, spokesperson for BC RCMP.

“The extent of the damage remains under investigation.”

Anyone who witnessed or may have more information about the incident is being asked to contact Sidney/North Saanich RCMP at 250-656-3931.

BC Ferries also addressed the fire via a service notice.

#ServiceNotice The #SwartzBay – #Tsawwassen 9:00 pm #SpiritofBritishColumbia sailing departed 36 minutes behind schedule as there was a delay offloading due to a Police incident related to a customer disturbance onboard.

Full Notice here: https://t.co/MuX9qdLW7k ^ed

— BC Ferries (@BCFerries) October 11, 2023

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