78-Year-Old Charged with Arson After Van Fire at Vancouver City Hall

A man was arrested after setting fire to a van filled with gasoline canisters, prompting a hazardous materials response.

Vancouver police have charged a 78-year-old man with arson and possession of incendiary materials after a van fire outside City Hall.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze on Sunday evening, finding approximately 100 litres of unburned gasoline in the vehicle.
The incident required the deployment of six fire trucks and a hazardous materials team due to the large amount of fuel involved.
Authorities have confirmed the suspect acted alone, and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
The motive behind the suspect's actions remains unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.