Vancouver police are investigating a boat fire that occurred outside the Gallery nightclub early Thursday morning, with arson suspected as the cause. The fire, which broke out around 2 a.m., engulfed a boat parked on a trailer in the nightclub's parking lot. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, but the vessel was completely destroyed. No injuries were reported.
Investigation Underway
The Vancouver Police Department's arson unit has taken over the investigation. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the fire. The boat, which was branded with a company logo, had been parked in the lot for several days prior to the incident.
Public Assistance Sought
Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area to come forward. The motive remains unclear, and no suspects have been identified at this time. The nightclub was closed at the time of the fire, and no damage to the building was reported.
This incident comes amid a series of suspicious fires in the Vancouver area, though authorities have not confirmed any connection. The investigation is ongoing.
