Community Alert: Man Charged After Two Fires at Yarmouth Apartment
Section 1: The Alert
Yarmouth Town RCMP have charged a 30-year-old man after two suspicious fires were discovered less than an hour apart at the same multi-unit residential building on Cliff St. in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Both incidents occurred on the morning of April 7, 2026, with one fire at the front of the building and a second at the rear.
The first fire had already been put out before responders arrived, but the second blaze caused damage to the apartment building, which houses multiple units. No injuries were reported. A suspect was later identified using surveillance footage and arrested during police patrols. He now faces multiple arson-related and court-order-related charges while remaining in custody ahead of a scheduled court appearance.
Section 2: Official Details
According to information released by Yarmouth Town RCMP and fire services:
- On April 7, 2026, at approximately 6:40 a.m., RCMP and fire crews responded to a report of a fire outside a residential building on Cliff St., Yarmouth. A small fire at the front of the building had already been extinguished when officers arrived.
- At around 7:25 a.m., a second fire was reported at the rear of the same building. This second incident caused damage to the structure, which contains multiple apartment units.
- Fire personnel at the scene advised police, based on evidence they observed, that they believed the second fire had been deliberately set.
- No injuries were reported in connection with either fire.
Investigative steps and arrest details:
- Members of the Yarmouth Town RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) reviewed surveillance footage from the surrounding area and identified a person of interest.
- During proactive patrols, officers located this individual and carried out an arrest without incident.
- At the time of arrest, officers noted that the man was carrying a lighter and that there was a pronounced smell of gasoline associated with him.
The accused is identified by police as:
- Name: Nathan LeBlanc
- Age: 30
- Residence: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
The following charges have been laid:
- Arson – Disregard for Human Life (two counts)
- Failure to Comply with Release Order (two counts)
Police state that Nathan LeBlanc remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Barrington Provincial Court on April 9, 2026.
The ongoing investigation is being led by the Yarmouth Town RCMP GIS, with investigative support from the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal. The RCMP also note the important role played by local fire services in this case.
Associated RCMP file numbers:
- File # 2026-446794
- File # 2026-446848
For residents looking to understand broader crime patterns and fire-related risks in the region, you can review Yarmouth crime statistics and safety data to see how this type of offence fits within local trends.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, incidents involving suspected arson at multi-unit dwellings are particularly concerning for the Nova Scotia community because they place many residents at risk in a very short period of time. Fires in apartment buildings can spread quickly, threaten lives, and cause long-term displacement and trauma for tenants, even when no injuries are reported.
We encourage residents in Yarmouth and across the province to remain alert to unusual smells of smoke or fuel, unfamiliar individuals lingering around building entrances or parking areas, and any signs of tampering with exterior structures or garbage bins. If you notice suspicious activity near homes, apartment blocks, or businesses, contact your local police or emergency services immediately. Reviewing area-specific data, such as the Yarmouth-area safety and crime statistics, can also help communities understand local risk patterns and support prevention efforts. Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to transform official police information into clear, accessible safety intelligence so residents can make informed decisions and help keep their neighbourhoods safe.
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 nova-scotia 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.