Stratford police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Stratford police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Police probe suspicious fire at St. Marys car wash

Stratford police believe a fire at a car wash in the Town of St. Marys may have been intentionally set.

Emergency crews were called to the business on Thomas Street around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday. When firefighters arrived on scene the fire was "actively burning," police said.

No injuries were reported and a damage estimate has not been released.

Police are treating the fire as suspicious.

Anyone with information that may help with the ongoing investigation is asked to call police at 519-271-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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