INVESTIGATION INTO FIRE BEHIND ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL CONCLUDES

(Oct 31st)

There is now an update following a small brush fire behind Saint Matthew’s Elementary on Cowan Avenue Thursday afternoon.

In an update provided by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary on Friday (October 30th), police confirmed that the fire was extinguished by a member of the public before first responders arrived.

The RNC also confirmed that the investigation into the incident has been concluded.

The fire was reported around 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, October 29th, in a wooded area just off a trail connecting the school parking lot to Cowan Park.

The fire was estimated to be no larger than five feet by five feet.