Vacant home fire under investigation

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-9584

Vacant home fire under investigation 

 

The Windsor Police Service has launched an investigation following a suspicious fire at a residential building on the city’s west side.

 

Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on January 29, 2025, officers responded to a report of an active fire at a property in the 100 block of Cameron Street. Officers arrived at the scene and found a vacant fourplex engulfed in flames, with the fire extended to a neighbouring residence.  Windsor Fire and Rescue Services worked for several hours to extinguish the blaze.

 

No injuries were reported because of the incident, but the buildings sustained extensive damage.

 

The Windsor Police Arson Unit is treating the fire as suspicious. Investigators urge residents and business owners within the area to check their surveillance or dashcam footage, specifically between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., for video evidence that may assist with the investigation.

 

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 www.catchcrooks.com.

 

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.