Two people hurt in deliberate Coquitlam house fire: RCMP
Posted October 7, 2022 6:27 pm.
Last Updated October 7, 2022 6:35 pm.
Two people were hurt in a fire at a Coquitlam home on Friday morning.
Coquitlam RCMP say the fire was set intentionally, and happened near Durant Drive and Johnson Drive around 6:30 a.m.
The two females who were inside the house were able to escape, but both were taken to the hospital, one with serious injuries.
Police say they are looking for Jin Ming Han, a 56-year-old man who is suspected of starting the fire.
Han and the victims knew each other, according to Mounties.
Police believe Han may have left the area driving a blue Mercedes with B.C. license plate 986MXP, or a white Chevorlet Express van with B.C. license plate EH5088
Han is described as 5’5″ tall, about 150 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and a slim build.
Anyone who spots either vehicle or see’s Han is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately, and told not to approach.
For any other information about the situation you can call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550.
