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House Fire In Chatham Deemed Arson

Police are looking for suspects after a home was intentionally set on fire in Chatham.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service said officers and firefighters were called to the fire at 170 Edgar St. at around 12:20 a.m. on January 18.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze and determined that no one was inside the home.

During an initial fire investigation, authorities said several points of origin were discovered, leading the investigators to determine that the fire was intentionally set.

Police are looking to the public for information on the incident as the investigation continues. Anyone who can assist police is asked to contact Constable Rob Bowles at [email protected].