Suspected arson under investigation after Surrey motel fire

Surrey Police say arson caused the fire at Linda Vista Motel in Surrey early Tuesday, Oct. 13, when part of the building was damaged by flames and smoke in the 6400-block King George Boulevard.
When police were called shortly after 4:45 a.m., Surrey firefighters were already on scene battling fire in the lobby. According to police, a man entered the motel and allegedly threatened staff before lighting the area on fire.
No injuries are reported, and it’s not believed that any motel guests h