Arson at Vancouver Grocery Store, Community Reels

0:00A man faces arson charges after lighting a fire inside a grocery store in Vancouver's downtown east side. It went down Monday around 5.30 pm and nesters on Abbott Street. Cops say he walked right in and started the blaze. Firefighters from Vancouver fire and rescue got there fast and knocked it out with no injuries reported. Still, the flames, smoke and water left the place with heavy damage. If Karen Frye confirmed, it's an incendiary fire, meaning it was set on purpose. Local business leaders are calling this a major blow to the community. Nestor serves folks in the neighborhood daily and any shutdown hits hard on everyday needs like food access. There relieved no one got seriously hurt. The suspect still locked up as police investigate. Store owners are pushing to reopen quick once inspectors clear it, aiming to get back to business. Police underscores the real struggles in the area. From safety to support services, folks are rallying to keep the neighborhood stocked and steady.

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