‘Suspicious’ fire at vacant home under investigation

Windsor firefighters and police at a fire on Cameron Avenue.

Windsor police have deemed a fire as “suspicious” at a vacant home on the west side.

Crews responded to a report of an active fire at a property in the 100 block of Cameron Street shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Officers arrived at the scene and found a vacant fourplex engulfed in flames, with the fire extended to a neighbouring residence. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services worked for several hours to extinguish the blaze.

Police say no injuries were reported because of the incident, but the buildings sustained extensive damage.

The Windsor Police Arson Unit is treating the fire as suspicious. Investigators urge residents and business owners within the area to check their surveillance or dashcam footage, specifically between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., for video evidence that may assist with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Arson Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.