Police investigate arson at Emily Carr University
Small fire caused minor damage, but school closed for restoration until at least Monday morning
Vancouver police say they are investigating a break and enter and an arson at Emily Carr University from Saturday morning.
Police say it happened around 8:30 a.m. PT Saturday. The fire closed the school's campus in East Vancouver.
Officials there says the fire was fully extinguished and no one was hurt.
Campus remains closed today, Sunday, October 6, due to a small fire. An status update will be provided before 6am on Monday. <a href="https://t.co/OJSVLjQYF7">https://t.co/OJSVLjQYF7</a> <a href="https://t.co/KChw1EE4Ri">pic.twitter.com/KChw1EE4Ri</a>
—@EmilyCarrUThere was "limited" damage from the fire according to a release from the school, but also some water damage from the sprinkler system.
The affected areas are the research and industry office and the painting and drawing studios on level 4 of the building at 520 East 1st Ave.
The campus was closed all day Saturday and will remain closed on Sunday to allow restoration crews to clean up the damage.
School officials say they will provide an update about the school reopening by 6 a.m. PT on Monday Oct. 7.
The school says it is working with police to, "assist them in any way we can as they investigate the cause of the fire."