RCMP Probing Suspicious House Fire in Zealand, New Brunswick

Community Safety Alert: Intentional House Fire Under Investigation

The Keswick RCMP is investigating a suspicious residential fire in the community of Zealand, New Brunswick. The incident occurred on the evening of May 2, 2026, on Morehouse Corner Road, and has been assessed by provincial fire investigators as an intentionally set blaze.

Emergency responders were called at approximately 9:54 p.m., when a home was reported to be on fire. One person was inside the residence at the time but was able to get out safely, and no injuries have been reported in connection with this incident. The investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking assistance from anyone who may have seen activity in the area around the time of the fire.

Official Details and Request for Public Assistance

According to information provided by the Keswick RCMP and the New Brunswick Office of the Fire Marshal, the fire has been deemed suspicious and is believed to have been deliberately set. The residence involved is located on Morehouse Corner Road in Zealand, N.B.

Key details of the incident include:

• Date of incident: May 2, 2026
• Time of initial report: Approximately 9:54 p.m.
• Location: Residential property on Morehouse Corner Road, Zealand, New Brunswick
• Responding agencies: Keswick RCMP and Keswick Valley Fire Department
• Occupant status: One individual was inside the home and was able to exit without reported injury
• Cause determination: The New Brunswick Office of the Fire Marshal has concluded that the fire was intentionally set

Public Assistance Needed: Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area of Morehouse Corner Road in Zealand around the time of the fire, or who may have information about suspicious people, vehicles, or activity that evening, to come forward.

If you have information that could assist this investigation, please contact:

• Keswick RCMP detachment: 506-357-4300
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• P3 Mobile App: Submit an anonymous tip using the secure P3 Mobile App
• Online anonymous tip: Via www.crimenb.ca

Members of the CrimeCanada.ca community who live in or travel through the Zealand and Keswick area are strongly encouraged to share any detail, even if it seems minor. Small observations about people on foot, parked vehicles, or unusual behaviour near Morehouse Corner Road on the night of May 2 could be important for investigators. You can also monitor similar updates through our national Canadian Safety Alerts hub to stay informed about emerging risks and response patterns across the country.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, intentional fires at homes pose a serious threat to life, neighboring properties, and first responders. Even when occupants escape unharmed, these events can destabilize entire neighbourhoods and strain emergency resources. In smaller communities like those across New Brunswick, rapid reporting of suspicious activity—such as people loitering near properties late at night, fuel containers or accelerants left in odd places, or unfamiliar vehicles repeatedly circling residential streets—can be critical in preventing or solving incidents like this.

We encourage residents to maintain exterior lighting where possible, consider basic property surveillance (such as doorbell cameras or motion-activated lights), and promptly report any suspicious behaviour to police. Anonymous reporting options, including Crime Stoppers and online tip tools, exist specifically to make it easier and safer for community members to share what they know. Collective vigilance is a cornerstone of safer neighbourhoods, and timely alerts like this one help ensure that communities across New Brunswick can respond quickly and responsibly when suspected arson or similar risks arise.

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 new-brunswick 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.