RCMP looking into a vacant house fire in Rocky Harbour

    Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The fire on Payne’s Path was quickly contained and extinguished.

    RCMP are looking into a fire that happened at a vacant home in Rocky Harbour on January 17th. Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says police and fire fighters were called out to the scene around 10:45 that night. The fire on Payne’s Path was quickly contained and extinguished. There were no people present in the home, but the building was damaged from flames and smoke.

    Police are asking anyone with any information about this fire, including video or photo surveillance of the area on January 17th, to call Rocky Harbour RCMP at 709-458-2222.

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Medium-level cloud

      High: -3°C | Low: -6°C

    • Deer Lake

      Medium-level cloud

      High: -3°C | Low: -7°C

    • Stephenville

      Medium-level cloud

      High: -2°C | Low: -6°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk Thursday, February 5, 2026

      Topics of conversation on this week's show include gift cards, ceramics, batteries, and more!

    • Center Stage with Stella

      "Center Stage with Stella", Feb 4 , 2026 (First show)

      Geri and Phil from The Once join Stella for her first show

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday February 4, 2026

      February is Violence Prevention Month