(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – An arson investigation is underway in Clinton following an early morning fire that has destroyed a family home. Members from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit & OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) Unit are currently on scene assisting the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) with the investigation.
At approximately 3:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020 Central Huron Fire Department and Huron OPP responded to a single dwelling house fire located on Rattenbury Street West in Clinton. Central Huron Fire Department was able to contain the fire to the property however the home is a considered to be a complete loss and two vehicles that were in the laneway also sustained significant damage.
An estimate on the dollar value of the damages has yet to be determined.
Investigators are seeking tips from the public to help with this investigation.
Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.