Community Alert: Arson Confirmed at Kamloops Westmount Elementary
RCMP Seek Public Help After School Fire Ruled Deliberate
The Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance after confirming that a late-night fire at Westmount Elementary School in Kamloops was deliberately set. Investigators have now classified the October 2025 blaze as an act of arson and are actively seeking any information that could identify those responsible.
The incident occurred on October 26, 2025, at approximately 12:54 a.m., when officers responded to a fire at Westmount Elementary School, 745 Walkem Road, Kamloops. Kamloops Fire Rescue attended the scene and extinguished the flames. The fire was initially treated as suspicious; following an in-depth investigation by specialized RCMP units, it has been confirmed as intentionally set.
Official RCMP Details & Request for Information
The file is being investigated under RCMP file number 2025-35751. The Kamloops RCMP General Investigation Support Team assumed conduct of the case after the initial response and has since determined that the blaze was caused by arson.
According to RCMP, the fire was deliberately started at the school during overnight hours, posing a significant risk to community infrastructure and public safety. At this time, no suspect descriptions or arrests have been released. The focus of the investigation remains on gathering additional evidence and accounts from the public.
Community Assistance Needed
CrimeCanada.ca joins the RCMP in urgently calling on residents of Kamloops and anyone who was in the Westmount area around the time of the fire to come forward. Even small details can be critical in an arson investigation.
- If you have not yet spoken with police but have any information about suspicious people, vehicles, or activity near Westmount Elementary School around October 26, 2025, you are urged to contact investigators.
- Police are specifically asking for CCTV or dash camera footage from the area around 745 Walkem Road in the hours before and after 12:54 a.m. on October 26, 2025.
- Reference RCMP file number 2025-35751 when providing information to assist investigators in linking your tip to the correct case.
How to Contact Kamloops RCMP
- Call the Kamloops RCMP non-emergency line at 250-828-3000.
- When you call, clearly state that you are providing information related to the Westmount Elementary School arson investigation and quote file 2025-35751.
Members of the Crime Canada community who live, work, or commute near schools and public facilities are encouraged to remain attentive to patterns of suspicious activity. Comparing local incidents to trends in smaller communities across Canada, such as those reflected in our crime and safety data for Burnstick Lake, Alberta, helps underline how quickly property crimes and deliberate damage can impact community confidence and safety.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, incidents of arson at schools in British Columbia are especially concerning because they target critical community spaces used daily by children, staff, and families. Even when such fires occur during overnight hours, they can cause long-term disruption to education, strain emergency services, and increase anxiety in surrounding neighbourhoods.
We urge residents in Kamloops and across the province to take the following general precautions related to property damage and arson:
- Report any loitering, vandalism, or unusual activity around schools, playgrounds, and public buildings to local police as soon as you notice it.
- If you operate a business or live near community facilities, consider installing and maintaining exterior lighting and video surveillance to improve visibility and support investigations if an incident occurs.
- Preserve any potential evidence: if you discover damage or signs of fire-setting, do not disturb the area and contact police immediately.
- Talk with neighbours and school communities about staying observant during late-night and early-morning hours, when many property-related crimes occur.
CrimeCanada.ca’s mission is to support safer communities by connecting residents with timely police information and broader safety patterns. While every city and town has unique challenges, understanding local risks and reporting suspicious behaviour early are key steps in preventing repeat incidents and protecting shared spaces.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.