A Perth East fire truck. (BlackburnNews.com stock photo)A Perth East fire truck. (BlackburnNews.com stock photo)
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Suspicious Fire Under Investigation In Perth East

Perth County OPP criminal investigators are treating a fire at Crystal Lake Mobile Homes Court as suspicious.

The Perth East Fire Department was called to the fire just before 11pm Tuesday night at a residence on Birch St. off Perth Rd. 125.

The Ontario Fire Marshal's office and the OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit will attend the scene.

The investigation is ongoing and updates will be provided as they become available.

The Perth County OPP is asking anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 393-6123. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at http://www.pc-crimestoppers.ca/, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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