Local police are investigating two suspicious fires that occurred in Wallaceburg this morning.
This morning, just before 8:00 a.m. emergency crews responded to the report of a port-a-john on fire near Steinhoff Park on Mary Street in Wallaceburg. Total damage was estimated at $1000.
A few minutes later, emergency crews were called to another fire on Thomas Avenue near an apartment building involving discarded furniture next to a garbage dumpster. The fire was quickly extinguished, however a vehicle next to the dumpster sustained heat damage. Total damage was estimated at $3000.
Both fires have been deemed suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Rod Louzon at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87236. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
