RCMP investigating arson in Natuashish

The RCMP are investigating a residential arson that occurred at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday morning in Natuashish.

Police received a report of a residence on fire on Pokue Street in Natuashish and attended the scene to find the home fully engulfed in flames. The owner was not at home when the fire started. Evidence gathered as part of the investigation suggests that the fire was intentionally set.

Police are asking the public to check for any available surveillance footage in the area of Pokue Street around the time of the fire and to report any suspicious activity or information about this incident to the detachment by calling (709) 478-8900.