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Police investigating fire at abandoned building as an arson

Perth County OPP are investigating a recent fire in West Perth as an arson.

On August 21 just before 1:30 p.m., officers and the West Perth Fire Department responded to fire at an abandoned residence on Road 164, just south of Mitchell. The residence, which had been abandoned for a number of years, was completely engulfed in flames.

The damage estimate is $200,000, and luckily no one was injured.

Perth County OPP and the Major Crime Unit are being assisted by the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office in investigating this suspected arson.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident should contact Perth County OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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