NORTHERN ONTARIO

OPP investigating suspicious cottage fires

Tamara Ischenko CTVNorthernOntario.ca Assignment Editor

Published Thursday, April 16, 2020 6:51PM EDT

According to the OPP, the buildings are all described as seasonal properties with structures such as camps or cottages on them. (Twitter photo/OPP North East Region)

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The Ontario Provincial Police North Bay and Almaguin Highlands detachments are investigating three suspicious fires reported between April 13 and 15.

In a media release, police say two of the fires occurred on Granite Hill Road in the Township of Nipissing and the third was located on Rye Road in Machar Township. The fires are thought to have occurred sometime between March 14 and April 12.

According to the OPP, the buildings are all described as seasonal properties with structures such as camps or cottages on them.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents to contact the OPP toll free at 1-888-310-1122.

Those wanting to remain anonymous, can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be submitted online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.