A residential blaze in Penetanguishene on Monday afternoon has been labelled suspicious, with OPP investigating.
At 1:20 p.m., Southern Georgian Bay OPP and the Penetanguishene Fire Department responded to an abandoned Church Street house on fire.
"As fire crews battled the blaze, which fully engulfed the structure, responding officers secured the scene," OPP said in a release Tuesday afternoon.
"Through investigation, it was later learned that the cause of the fire is believed to be arson."
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OPP say there were no injuries, and the building is a total loss.
"Due to the efforts of the attending fire crews, damage to neighbouring properties was prevented," police stated.
They added that a suspicious fire at the same address a few months ago in May remains under investigation.
Anyone who may have seen any suspicious persons, activity, or vehicles in the area before the fire is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers at: ontariocrimestoppers.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
