One person is in custody following a 'suspicious' house fire in Tiny Township.
Around 6 p.m. on Sunday, emergency services responded to a reported structure fire on Macedonia Circle, located east of Penetanguishene.
Tiny Township firefighters attended and extinguished a fully engulfed house fire and a separate garage on the property.
One resident was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
A dog inside the residence died, and a neighbouring home was damaged by fire.
A short time later, officers stopped a vehicle on Golf Link Road in Tiny Township. A person was arrested in connection with the fire and remains in custody. Police said further information regarding charges will be released when it becomes available.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Southern Georgian Bay OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit information to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com, where you may be eligible for a cash reward.
