Chatham-Kent Police Service cruiser, July 23, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Chatham-Kent Police Service cruiser, July 23, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
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UPDATE: Suspicious House Fire

Chatham-Kent police are investigating a suspicious fire at an abandoned house on Corktown Line just south of Wallaceburg.

Fire officials say the old farm house has been abandoned for ten years. They add vandals have targeted the home in the past.

Police say the house was already fully engulfed in flames by the time emergency crews arrived at the scene just after 8:30pm last night.

The damages are estimated at $5,000, but no injuries were reported.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Mike Stokes at michaels@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 85016. You can also make an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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