Surrey RCMP investigate suspicious fires in Newton

Surrey RCMP are investigating two house fires in Newton that are considered suspicious.

According to a written statement from police, at 5:11 a.m. on Sunday morning Surrey RCMP responded to report of twohouse fires at 12600 76thAvenue inSurrey.

One house was under construction and was vacant, while the secondhome was evacuated. Several neighbouring houses were also evacuated out of precaution.

No one was injured in the fires.

Police have closed off 76thAvenue west of 128thand east of 125thStreet as the investigation continues.

RCMP sayinvestigators are on scene and are expected to continue their work in the area for several hours, which may affect traffic.

Anyone with more information about this incident is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477, orwww.solvecrime.caand reference file 2021-67336.