SPS investigates suspicious fire at Surrey City Hall

SURREY Police Service (SPS) is investigating a suspicious fire at Surrey City Hall that happened in the early morning hours of Monday, July 13 that resulted in significant property damage.

On July 13 at approximately 3:30 a.m., SPS frontline officers responded to a call from Surrey Fire Services (SFS) that they were on scene for a fire at Surrey City Hall, located at 13450 104 Avenue. SPS frontline members found the southwest side of the building engulfed in smoke.

Surrey Fire Services advised SPS officers that the fire had likely started outside City Hall in a portable toilet, located against the building, which then caused the building’s exterior glass to break due to the heat. Smoke then entered City Hall and triggered the interior sprinkler system. There were no reported injuries.

The fire is believed to be human caused and the initial investigation has resulted in footage of a possible suspect being seen on cameras in the area before the fire started. The suspect is described as a White male between the ages of 45 and 65, short hair, and with a slim build. He was wearing a light-coloured ballcap, a dark-coloured shirt with a graphic on the front, dark-coloured shorts, and slides with light-coloured socks. He had a red and white lanyard around his neck and a dark-coloured fanny pack around his waist (see photos).

There is no danger to the public because of the damage caused by the fire.

SPS is requesting anyone who recognizes the suspect or who has information about the fire to call SPS’ non-emergency line at 604-599-0502 and quote file 26-72511 (SP).