Prince George, B.C.- RCMP say the early morning fire which caused extensive damage to an Alward Street home on Tuesday, was deliberately set.

According to police, a First Nations female, described as being about 5’5” tall, slender with black hair pulled back, and possibly wearing a pink and white top, dark coloured pants, was observed knocking on the door of a neighbour around the time the fire broke out at 5 a.m..

The woman was asking for “Amanda”.

The residents of the burned home were not injured, but have been emotionally traumatised by the blaze.

Anyone with information that could help police identify any of the individuals involved in this crime is asked to call the Prince George Detachment at 350-561-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.