Three Charged With Arson in $10M Calgary Luxury Car Dealership Fire

Three Calgary residents have been charged with arson in connection with an early-morning fire on March 16, 2026 that caused an estimated $10 million in damage to a high-end auto dealership in the 5500 block of 1A Street S.W. in southwest Calgary.

The Calgary Police Service (CPS) said the three accused each face one count of arson. They are:

• Kais Kassoua, 45
• Logan Drake, 34
• Chayce Krayse, 31

Two of the accused were remanded in custody, and all three were scheduled to appear in court on June 24, 2026. The charges have not been proven in court.

The fire

The fire broke out in the early hours of March 16 at a dealership identified in media reports as Kulu Motorcar Inc. It caused extensive damage to the building and to the luxury vehicles stored inside. Nearby automotive businesses were also affected by smoke and water damage.

The total loss was assessed at roughly $10 million, with estimates of about $5 million in damage to the building and about $5 million in destroyed or damaged vehicles. Media coverage reported that 20 to 25 exotic and high-end vehicles, including Lamborghini and Ferrari models, were destroyed or heavily damaged.

No injuries were reported. The fire started before the business opened for the day.

The dealership is in a light-industrial corridor of southwest Calgary that is home to several dealerships, performance shops and repair facilities.

The investigation

Charges were laid following an investigation of about two months. Police said evidence gathered at the scene, excavation work at the site and a detailed review of surrounding CCTV footage led investigators to conclude the fire was deliberately set. CPS also said investigators executed search warrants and conducted multiple interviews.

Police said there is currently no evidence that the business owner was involved in the fire or connected to the accused.

How to contact police

CPS asks anyone with information about the fire to contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.