SURREY RCMP on Wednesday announced that a suspect has been identified in relation to a string of brush fires in Cloverdale.

On August 16, between 1:59 a.m. and 2:31 a.m. Surrey RCMP assisted Surrey Fire Service following reports of several fires in the Cloverdale area within a short time span:

• A brush fire near 177B Street and 58 A Avenue;
• A brush fire in the 17300-block of 60 Avenue;
• A brush fire near 176A Street and 59 Avenue; and
• A brush fire that spread to an unoccupied travel trailer in the 17200-block of 61 Avenue.

On August 26, a 54-year-old woman was arrested and the Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit executed a search warrant on a residence in the Cloverdale area. The suspect was later released pending further investigation.

“Investigators are actively working to advance the investigation and will be recommending charges in relation to this string of fires,” said Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer, Cpl. Vanessa Munn.

“Although a suspect has been identified, we are still encouraging everyone who resides in the area to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police.”

Anyone with information about these fires is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.