Suspicious fire under investigation
MUNICIPALITY OF EAST FERRIS – At approximately 5 a.m. on May 7, 2016, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North Bay Detachment, OPP Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) and Municipality of East Ferris Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Astorville Road in the Municipality of East Ferris.
An investigation is being conducted with the assistance of OPP North Bay Crime and the Ontario Fire Marshalls (OFM) office.
The origin of the fire is suspicious in nature, and the investigation is continuing. The residence was vacant at the time of the fire.
The OPP is appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity or has any information about this fire to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.tipsubmit.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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