A man who pleaded guilty to setting a fire at the West Fraser Centre in Quesnel has been sentenced in provincial court.
45-year old Jamie Harkley was sentenced to time served, which amounted to 285 days in jail, and two years probation.
He pleaded guilty to a charge of arson in relation to an inhabited property.
The Quesnel Fire Department was called to the arena on September 20th of last year for a fire in the lower floor men’s washroom.
Fire Chief Ron Richert said that it was partially extinguished by the sprinkler system, and that a good samaritan was able to put the rest out with some fire extinguishers.
The fire caused water damage to the washroom and to the hockey office, which is located on the other side of the wall.
Fortunately no one was hurt as parents and kids, who were in the rink at the time, were quickly evacuated.
