By Staff
BURLINGTON, ON. June 23, 2013. A fire in a large residence on Lakeshore Road has resulted in a joint Halton Regional Police and the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal investigation.
Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Friday June 21st, neighbours were alerted to smoke and fire coming from the house located at 2226 Lakeshore Road, close to the intersection at Stratheden. The Burlington Fire Department responded and the fire situation was soon upgraded to a four-alarm blaze. There were no occupants in the home at the time of the blaze and the owner was reported to be out-of-town.
The fire was suppressed by 11:30 p.m. Total damage is estimated to be in excess of $750,000. Due to suspicious observations made within the home, the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office was contacted and an OFM investigator was dispatched to the scene.
The OFM has made a preliminary finding that was relayed to Halton Regional Police. Due to that information, Arson Investigators from HRPS have initiated a criminal investigation into the cause.
Any witnesses to any suspicious activity at or near the location are asked to contact HRPS arson investigators at ext. 5142 or 5124.
