(MATHESON) – The Matheson OPP is in the midst of completing its investigation into a suspicious fire which occurred at the former Ross Mine site in Holtyre, Ontario.
The fire was reported to the OPP on the morning of the 14th of August.
OPP responded along with Matheson Fire Department (Ramore) personnel.
The former hoist building sustained extensive damage with rough estimates of $500,000 damage as a result of the fire.
The South Porcupine OPP’s Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Unit have been called in to assist the Office of the Fire Marshall with this open investigation.
At present, the fire is deemed to be suspicious in nature.
No persons were injured as a result of the fire.
Anyone with relevant information in regards to this event is asked to call the OPP at
1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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