Red Bridge fire being investigated as arson: Kamloops RCMP [Video]

A fire that destroyed a historic bridge in Kamloops, B.C., is now being investigated as arson, local Mounties say.

The 1930s-era Red Bridge burned down in the early hours of Thursday morning. Firefighters arrived to find the structure fully engulfed in flames, and it ultimately collapsed into the river below around 3:30 a.m.

“The investigation is still in its very early stages, but we do believe the Red Bridge was intentionally set on fire and we are treating it as arson, based on the information and evidence reviewed so far,” said Supt. Jeff Pelley, officer in charge of the Kamloops RCMP, in an update Friday.

Thursday’s fire was the second at the wooden truss bridge this week, after a blaze was reported there around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, according to police, who say whether or not the two are related is part of the investigation.

“The Red Bridge was an important …