UPDATED on Oct. 13 at 10:05 a.m.: Two more suspicious fires at new-home builds are under investigation in Bond Head.
Bradford Fire and Emergency Services crews, South Simcoe police and paramedics were called to structure fires at 173 and 177 Rowe Street Sunday at around 4:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, flames were visible at one structure and smoke was pouring out of both.
“The one structure is out, however we are continuing to fight the fire in the second structure,” deputy fire chief Steve Hall told Village Media. “Fires are deemed suspicious and South Simcoe Police (and) OFM (Office of the Fire Marshal) have been notified to investigate.”
There are no injuries reported because both homes were unoccupied, he said.
On Oct. 5, South Simcoe officers and Bradford firefighters also responded to a report of a residential structure fire on Rowe.
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In total, seven similar fires have been reported within this area this year. Officials have deemed previous fires in the area to be suspicious.
Police would like to hear from anyone with information, dashcam or security camera images. If you can assist the investigation or identify the suspects, contact Detective Constable Dan Raymond at 905-775-3311, ext. 1027, or email [email protected], or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit information online.
