Smoke is visible from two grass fires on the property of the Treasure Cove Casino – photo 250News

Prince George, B.C.- A woman is facing  a charge of arson after a grass  fire was  set near the Treasure Cove Casino yesterday.

Around 10:30 Monday morning,  Prince George RCMP received a report from Prince George Fire / Rescue advising of two deliberately set grass fires near the  junction of Highway 97 and Highway 16.

Just before 1:00 pm, police and fire received two more reports of grass fires in the same area.

Through investigation, officers identified a suspect  as being an adult female in a mobility aid "scooter".

At approximately 1:20 pm, officers located and arrested a 49 year old Prince George female .

Lydia Paradis was held in custody overnight, and  was to appear in Provincial Court today  to face a  Criminal Code charge of Arson-damage to property.

Further charges may be considered.

Prince George RCMP are still investigating a series of grass fires earlier this spring.  In early May, Prince George Fire / Rescue responded to at least seven reported grass fires in the VLA area and Hudson's Bay Slough area of the City.