Fire / Police Station, Government/Military Delta, BC, Canada – Arson fire in police building lobby controlled with help from sprinkler system October 8, 2018 viking210 A man has been arrested after police in Delta say he set fire to couches in the lobby of the Delta Police Public Safety Building. “Fortunately there were no injuries,” Delta PD’s Cris Leykauf says. “The man was quickly arrested and is currently in custody.” Police say the man walked into the building in North Delta around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday with a jerry can in hand, soaking the furniture with gasoline and lighting it on fire. The fire caused the building sprinkler system to go off, and the building was evacuated. Police Chief Neil Dubord says staff responded quickly and were able to put out the flames. “The firemen who were also in the building, heard the commotion going on into the front and came out as well and helped to extinguish the fire,” Dubord tells NEWS 1130. “One of our officers that was in the back was able to get out in the front, as well, and quickly arrest the suspect before he was able to get away from the location.” While the building is still staffed, police say it’s been closed to the public due to significant smoke, fire and water damage in the lobby. The suspect remains in custody and will likely face charges. In the meantime, Dubord says their building is still being repaired, and they’re hoping to re-open later this week. You can always call 604.946.4411 if you need any non-emergency police assistance over the long weekend. The headquarters in Ladner is also open.
