Early morning Fire in New Waterford

January 19, 2012

Cape Breton Regional Police Service responded to an early morning house fire at 3538 Plummer Avenue in New Waterford at approximately 5:30 AM.

The residence sustained minor damage and there were no injuries as the home was vacant at the time of the incident. The fire is believed to be suspicious in nature at this time and the investigation is continuing. CB Regional Police Forensic Identification officers along with the assistance of the fire Marshall’s office will be looking in to the matter this morning. Any further information will be supplied to the media when it becomes available.

Police are encouraging anyone with information relating to this incident to notify Police at 902-563-5151 or through Crime Stoppers at 902-562-8477 or online at www.capebretoncrimestoppers.ca.