Suspicious Fire Under Investigation

The Guelph Police Service is investigating a suspicious fire at an abandoned house.

Approximately 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, the Guelph Police Service and the Guelph Fire Department were called to an abandoned house on College Avenue West for a report of a fire. The Guelph Fire Department was able to quickly put out the fire.

Damage to the house is considered minor and no injuries were reported. The fire is considered suspicious and police have initiated an arson investigation. Officers remained on scene overnight as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Constable Brandon Kohler of the Guelph Police Service General Investigations Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7537, email him at bkohler@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.