On July 10, 2025, at 5:20 a m, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a structure fire at a business located in the 500 block of Main Street in Swan River.
RCMP say upon arrival, “officers observed extensive smoke emanating from the building with significant damage to the interior. With assistance of a fire investigator, the preliminary investigation has determined the cause of the fire to be incendiary. Video surveillance reviewed from the area shows an unknown male riding a bike passing the property just before the fire began.”
The building contained studios for a local radio station.
Swan River RCMP are asking anyone who may have surveillance cameras in the area to check their video feed for anyone seen travelling on a bike between the hours of 5:00 am and 6:00 am. If you have information regarding this suspect or the fire itself, you’re asked to contact the Swan River RCMP at (204) 734-4686, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Swan River RCMP continue to investigate.
