Inuvik RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire involving what they said was the use of a Molotov cocktail to ignite a fire at Semmler Place earlier this week.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward, Police are requesting dash cam or CCTV footage of the Semmler Place area between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on July 15.
On Tuesday morning, just before 9:00 a.m., Inuvik RCMP received a report that a residence was on fire at Semmler Place. When they arrived, the Inuvik Fire Department was on scene working to extinguish the blaze.
Four people were inside the residence when the fire began and fortunately were able to get out safely. The structure sustained minor damage from the fire, said RCMP.
The fire was later extinguished and Inuvik RCMP investigated.
Officers recovered and seized a liquor bottle containing gasoline, which is believed to have been used to make a Molotov cocktail to ignite the fire.
Inuvik RCMP report that they believe the incident is connected to the illicit drug trade in Inuvik.
G Division Forensic Identification Unit and the Territorial Crime Reduction Unit are assisting with this investigation.
Inuvik RCMP said that the investigation is ongoing, and no suspect has been identified.
Police ask anyone with information on this incident, or in possession of dash cam or CCTV footage of the area between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on July 15th are asked to contact Inuvik RCMP at 867-777-1111 or Crimestoppers at https://www.p3tips.com/.
