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opp probe suspicious fire in leamington

a recent fire in essex county has sparked a police inve...

opp probe suspicious fire in leamington
an opp sign in december 2019. nick brancaccio / windsor star
a recent fire in essex county has sparked a police investigation.
ontario provincial police are probing a fire that broke out in leamington at around 9 p.m. on jan. 31.
the burning structure on talbot street west was unoccupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported, police said in a news release on tuesday.
the fire’s cause has not yet been determined.
the essex county opp crime unit and the ontario fire marshal’s office are continuing the investigation.
for public safety, police said, the area has been secured while the investigation is underway.
police said updates will be provided as information becomes available.
anyone with information is asked to contact the opp at 1-888-310-1122 or crime stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or catchcrooks.com.
taylor campbell
taylor campbell

taylor campbell is a journalist and photographer with the windsor star currently covering city hall, municipal affairs, and more. she previously worked the police beat and extensively covered the covid-19 pandemic. a life-long windsor resident, campbell is a graduate of the university of windsor. you can reach her at tcampbell@postmedia.com or find her on twitter at @wstarcampbell.

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