Church burned down in Peerless Lake

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On Friday, October 15 at 9 a.m., the Red Earth Creek RCMP were called out after a reported of a structure fire in Peerless Lake.

The Peerless Lake Fire Services also responded to the scene of the incident.

By the time police arrived, the church was completely destroyed by the blaze.

It is believed no one was harmed in the fire.

Provincial Fire Investigators have been engaged to assist in the investigation.

The circumstances surrounding the church fire and how it started are believed to be suspicious.

The fire is believed to have started some time after 6 a.m. on October 15, 2021.

The Red Earth Creek RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in providing any information surrounding the incident or identifying those responsible. You can contact the Red Earth Creek RCMP at 780-649-3992 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

-Erika Rolling, Trending 55 Newsroom