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Lake Cowichan RCMP investigate two Halloween vehicle fires

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Lake Cowichan RCMP are investigating two suspicious vehicle fires reported early Oct. 31.

Police said they responded just before 1:30 a.m. to a vehicle fire on Johnson Place, where a Ford F-350 was found damaged by the flames.

While investigating, officers were called to a second fire in the 140 block of Berar Road, where a Toyota Tacoma had also burned.

The vehicles were about 2.5 kilometres apart.

“Due to the proximity and the time of the fires, these two incidents are considered suspicious and are currently being investigated,” Lake Cowichan RCMP said.

Anyone with information, including video surveillance footage, is asked to contact Lake Cowichan RCMP.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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