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Suspect sought after railroad track arsons
Windsor police officers are asking for help identifying a suspect after fires were 'deliberately set' along a railroad track in Windsor, Ont. (Source: WPS) Windsor police officers are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect after fires were 'deliberately set' along a railroad track. Officers responded to a report of a fire in progress in the area of South Pacific Avenue and Parent Avenue at 6 a.m. on Aug. 16. When they arrived, officers found that two separate blazes had been set along the railway. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services attended and quickly extinguished the flames. No physical injuries were reported as a result of this incident. The Windsor Police Arson Unit investigated and obtained surveillance footage of the suspect. 'While the image is blurry, it provides details that may help identify the individual,' say police in a news release. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black t-shirt, red shorts, a red hat, and a white towel over his head. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Arson Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at
CBC
13-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Person transported to Hamilton for burn treatment after fire in downtown Windsor
Windsor fire officials say one person has been transported to Hamilton for burn treatment after a fire Thursday on Pelissier Street, just north of Elliott Street. Nine vehicles responded to the fire Thursday afternoon, according to a series of posts by Windsor Fire and Rescue Services on (formerly Twitter). Crews shut off natural gas to the building and applied water to the structure. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire and will continue their investigation Friday, the service said.
CBC
04-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Blanket left on stove caused small Windsor house fire near university leaving 3 displaced
Fire officials in Windsor say a small house fire near the university was ignited by a blanket left on a stove. The Tuesday blaze was at a residence on Randolph Avenue near Fanchette Street. Everyone inside got out safely, according to Windsor Fire and Rescue Services, however, three people remain displaced for the time being. Damage has been pegged at around $5,000, and was kept to a small area of the house near a mattress.
