(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a dangerous situation that occurred at a fuel station.
On Monday, March 2, 2026, Bracebridge OPP began investigating a dangerous situation that occurred at a fuel station located on Muskoka Road South in Gravenhurst on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 6:40 p.m. Three individuals, older teens or young adults, arrived, two of whom were pushing a black vehicle toward the gas pump and when they got close to the pump, one person began dispensing gas into the vehicle. Another person in the group attempted to light the fuel on fire, as it was being dispensed, and was successful, causing a considerable fire to start on the vehicle. The quick-thinking attendant shut the fuel off to the gas pump and arrived with a fire extinguisher.
This incident was quite dangerous and had the potential to cause significant harm as well as property damage.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
