“The cloud of smoke (was) unreal and the flames were sky high. It’s a horrendous thing that has happened to our community," a parent of a student said.https://t.co/RymbOTVepr

— CKNW (@CKNW) October 14, 2023

Hazel Trembath Elementary School in Port Coquitlam looks like a complete write-off after an early morning fire ripped through the building. Thick smoke around the neighbourhood, and lots of neighbours standing around watching fire fighters gain the upper hand. #CKNW pic.twitter.com/ECUTXdJO9d

— Rob Fai (@RobFai) October 14, 2023

Coquitlam RCMP are seeking information in relation to a suspicious fire at Hazel Trembath Elementary School in Port Coquitlam.

To read the full release, visit: https://t.co/61ITvjC6gj pic.twitter.com/LsmHEBK1LZ

— Coquitlam RCMP (@cqrcmp) October 14, 2023

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a Port Coquitlam elementary school Friday.

The Coquitlam RCMP and Port Coquitlam Fire are on scene at Hazel Tembath Elementary School along Confederation Drive in the city’s Mary Hill neighbourhood. https://t.co/DoR828NOBL

— CityNews Vancouver (@CityNewsVAN) October 14, 2023

Police are also looking to speak with anyone who may have been in the area between the late evening of October 13, 2023 and the early morning of October 14, 2023. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2023-27725. pic.twitter.com/TQjH9fuj0n

— City of Port Coquitlam (@CityofPoCo) October 14, 2023