UPDATE: Fire at Sunshine Autographics considered suspicious

UPDATE: 12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4

The fire at a Vernon business has been deemed suspicious.

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said the fire that broke out around 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, caused serious damage to the Sunshine Autographics building on 31st Street.

Police said that, after the fire was contained and the scene was safe to enter, a preliminary investigation was done which determined the fire to be considered suspicious in nature.

The investigation into the cause of the blaze was ongoing Wednesday afternoon.

Police asked that anyone with information about the fire contact the Vernon detachment at (250) 545-7171 and quote file #2024-15088.

— Original Story —

Crews are on the scene of a serious fire at Sunshine Autographics on 31st Street this morning.

At approximately 5:00 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire at an autobody shop in the 4500-block of 31st Street.

Upon arrival, crews confirmed the building was already heavily involved. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, but not before extensive damage occurred throughout the building.

There are no reports of any injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.