The Office of the Fire Marshal will investigate a suspicious fire at an unoccupied home in Ajax early Thursday morning.
The fire broke out at around 1:40 a.m. in the area of Concession Road 5 and Salem Road.
Police said an unoccupied home was found engulfed in flames and nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution.
“Officers remained at the scene to assist with traffic control as Fire Services worked to extinguish the fire,” police said in an email to CP24.
“The fire appears suspicious at this time, and the OFM will be contacted.”
No injuries were reported.
