Cap-Pel restaurant burns down

The Cap-Pel, N.B., restaurant Chez Camille burned down early Sunday.

RCMP received a call around3:30 a.m. AT about the fire, saidCpl.Ren Blanchard.

Once firefighters arrived on scene, the restaurant was completely engulfed in flames.

Authorities believe thefire is suspicious and of a criminal nature.

The Chamber of Commerce for Cap-Pel/Beaubassin Est said the incident is another tragedy in the community, which has seen multiplesmokehouses burn downin fires that authorities deemed suspicious.

Authorities say it's too early to saywhether the incidents are related.

"Notthe first time that there there has been a fire in the community ... been about three times now. But we remain very anxious about this whole situation since the past few months," said chamber CEO Anthony Azard.

He said approximately 10 employees will be impacted by the building burning down.

The restaurant had already opened forthe 2022season.

As of 11 a.m. Sunday,RCMP and the fire marshal were on scene.

The RCMPis asking anyone with information about these fires to contact them at 506-533-5151.People can also call Crime Stoppers anonymouslyat 1-800-222-8477.