North Bay Police Say Vehicle Fire Was Deliberate Arson

On Sunday afternoon, a lone sedan burst into flames on the outskirts of North Bay, catching the attention of passing motorists and a nearby farmer. The vehicle, a dark‑coloured compact car, was completely consumed within minutes, leaving a smoldering wreck that smelled of gasoline and burnt rubber.

North Bay Police Service responded within minutes, securing the scene and conducting a quick visual assessment. "Based on what we saw—no mechanical failure, no collision, and the presence of accelerants—our working theory is that this fire was deliberately set," said Police Chief Thomas Lavoie during a brief press briefing.

Investigators noted that the fire appeared to have started under the hood, a classic sign of someone pouring an accelerant and igniting it. No one was inside the vehicle at the time, and there were no reports of injuries. "Fortunately, no one was hurt," Lavoie added, "but the sheer intensity of the blaze tells us this wasn’t an accident."

The police have launched an arson investigation, canvassing the area for any witnesses who might have seen a suspicious individual or a vehicle circling the scene. They are also reviewing nearby surveillance footage and have asked the public to come forward with any information, no matter how trivial it may seem.

In the meantime, fire crews from the North Bay Fire Department worked tirelessly to cool the remains and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. The wreckage was eventually towed away, but the investigation remains open and ongoing.

Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to call the North Bay Police Service at 705‑555‑1234 or submit a tip online. The police stressed that even a vague sighting could help bring clarity to what appears to be a deliberate act of arson.