The vehicle was in the parking lot at Silver Bridge. (Barry Brinkman/Special to THE NEWS)

The vehicle was in the parking lot at Silver Bridge. (Barry Brinkman/Special to THE NEWS)

Suspicious vehicle fire closes Harris Rd.

An Air One helicopter was circling the scene.

  • May. 26, 2018 12:00 a.m.

RCMP closed Harris Road for about 90 minutes late Friday an a helicopter was circling the area after a suspicious vehicle fire in the parking lot at Silver Bridge.

The vehicle fire occurred at around 10:30 p.m. The call came in at first as just a vehicle fire, but according to reports, others said they heard gunshots and an explosion.

Police responded and closed Harris Rd. for about 90 minutes. An Air One helicopter was circling the scene.

A biking event planned for the area on Saturday may require a route change.

• More to follow.

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