Esquimalt Fire Department and Victoria Police Investigators Continue Fire Investigation

Date Published: 04 Oct 2017, Last Updated: 15 May 2025

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Victoria, BC – VicPD Investigators and the Esquimalt Fire Department are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred shortly after 10:00 a.m. yesterday in the 300 block of Uganda Avenue.  

The Esquimalt Fire Department were able to get the fire extinguished and noted that the fire was isolated to the garage of the residence.

Investigators have one man in custody associated to the residence and the investigation is ongoing.  It is believed that there is no risk to the public.

No further details will be released at this time. 

File #: 17-42909