Lake Cowichan RCMP investigating after logging machines damaged by fire

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Lake Cowichan RCMP are investigating after logging equipment was damaged by fire along the Caycuse mainline. The machines were found smouldering around 7 a.m., and investigators believe the fires occurred overnight. RCMP attended two locations along Caycuse Forest Service Road and determined that three forest industry machines had been damaged. “The machines, which included two grapple yarders and one log loader, are reported to have sustained over $530,000 in damages,” RCMP said in a statement. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lake Cowichan RCMP.