Suspicious fires in Norfolk County being investigated [Video]

Ontario Provincial Police are holding two separate scenes at vacant rural properties in Norfolk County.

The fires broke out within 90 minutes of each other just northwest of Simcoe.

The first blaze broke out at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at 242 Windham East Quarter Line, where flames were shooting from a vacant home on the property as emergency crews arrived — No one was inside.

“Certain indicators have led us to investigate the fires at both locations as suspicious. However, we’re still in the process of gathering information and determining, the cause of both fires”, said OPP Const. Andrew Gamble.

The home, a greenhouse, and multiple other structures on the property are blocked by long fence and gates. At several points there are ‘No Trespassing’ signs posted.

Multple area residents suggested the property changed hands about five years ago, and the fence followed during the pandemic.

One neighbour told CTV News, …