‘Suspicious' fire in Windsor under investigation
The rear of a house in the 1100 block of Pierre Avenue in Windsor, Ont., on Monday, June 16, 2025. (Rob Hindi/AM800)
A fire on Pierre Avenue in Windsor is under investigation.
According to Windsor police, the fire is considered 'suspicious.'
The Windsor Police Arson Unit along with Windsor fire are investigating.
It broke out around 3 a.m. in the 1100-block near Richmond and caused over $100,000 in damages.
Investigators have not released any other details but are asking anyone with information to call Windsor police.
~ By Rob Hindi, AM800 News.
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