(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated an incident after being called to a Highway 3, Townsend, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Tuesday, July 30, 2015 at approximately 10:54 p.m., the OPP and Norfolk County Fires Services responded to the address for a report of a fully engulfed garage and house fire.
Members of the Norfolk County Fire Services arrived on scene and the fire was brought under control by the attending fire fighters. The total damage is estimated at approximately $350,000 to $375,000 dollars.
Members of the Norfolk County OPP Criminal investigations Unit along with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office are continuing the investigation into the cause. There was no one home at the time of the fire.
The OPP is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Haldimand County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.