Southbound lanes from Mostar Road to Third Street were closed Tuesday afternoon and traffic was rerouted to allow fire crews to lay water lines and douse the fires
Nanaimo RCMP have arrested a man in connection with a string of fires deliberately set along the Nanaimo Parkway, resulting in the partial closure of the busy roadway.
The fires, which did not result in any injuries or structure damage, were first reported Tuesday just before noon near the parkway’s intersection with Northfield Road. Police said while crews were dealing with the fires, several officers went looking for the suspect. Just before 12:30 p.m., a man was located and taken into custody.
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