ATIKOKAN – Officers with the Atikokan OPP detachment responded to a house fire in the Starr Street area at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 14.
Police found the single detached dwelling fully engulfed in flames as emergency services arrived on the scene.
OPP stated that the home was completely destroyed, and the buildings beside it were also damaged in what they are calling a suspicious fire.
No injuries were reported.
The fire is under investigation by Rainy River District OPP Crime Unit and the Town of Atikokan Fire Rescue Service.
The OPP is asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you prefer to remain anonymous you can provide information to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipshelp.com.
