Burnaby Hospital Fire Arsonist Charged | Calgary News

After a six-year investigation spanning multiple police agencies, the RCMP has finally laid charges in the 2020 arson fire at Burnaby Hospital that displaced patients and staff during a pandemic-strained healthcare system. A 29-year-old man, Yu Yun Wang, now in custody in Alberta, faces arson and disregard for human life — though these charges are unrelated to the hospital fire. The case highlights cross-provincial collaboration and the dedication of investigators who ultimately identified the suspect after he moved to Alberta. Justice, though delayed, was served. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://calgary.citynews.ca/2026/09/17/alberta-man-charged-in-connection-with-alleged-arson-at-burnaby-hospital-in-2020/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c2a885dcfb902f7 Report issues to [email protected].