DELTA Police said on Friday that the house fire on Thursday was an act of arson.

On Thursday, April 3 at 3:56 a.m., Delta Police attended a fully engulfed house fire in the 11500-block of 84A Avenue in North Delta.  Officers learned that all occupants of the house were accounted for and uninjured. Delta Police supported the Delta Fire Department, who were on scene to extinguish the fire.

Delta Police later issued a news release stating the fire was not suspicious. However, after the discovery of new evidence, police now say that it has been determined that the fire is, in fact, an act of arson and is under investigation.

Investigators are appealing to the public, that if they have information related to this fire or the person(s) responsible for this fire, to call the Delta Police at (604) 940-7321 or email tips@deltapolice.ca.  To remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-(800)222-TIPS.