Youth arrested after fire set in washroom of Spirit of British Columbia ferry; crew quickly extinguished the fire

Suspect was released on an undertaking to appear in court at a future date on a charge of mischief.

A male youth was arrested after a fire was reported in a washroom on deck six of the Spirit of British Columbia ferry on its 7 p.m. sailing.

Police were called by B.C. Ferries about 8:40 p.m. who reported that a fire had been set in one of the washrooms, North Saanich-Sidney RCMP Const. Brent Vose said.Police arrived as the ferry was pulling into Swartz Bay. They searched for and arrested a youth of no fixed address who matched the description they were given.Passenger Tracey Rompain was in her vehicle on the upper car deck when a fire alarm sounded and a public announcement was made for crew to report to muster stations.

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