Fire at vacant house

by Kristine Klein & Chris Mailloux

Investigators say they believe that arson was the cause of a fire in vacant home in Windsor.

The fire started at round 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at 446 Indian Rd. on the top foor of the building. Fire Fighters used chainsaws to cut through the roof of the building to get a better vantage point of the fire. The smoke and smell from the fire managed to make its way to the University of Windsor’s campus.

According to Sgt. Matt D’Asti, the fire appears to be intentionally set. The house was not occupied.

“Our investigation has shown that entry was forced through the residence through a pedestrian door,” said D’Asti. “The fire appears to have been set an upper level within residence.”

The homes around the vacant house are also empty. According to D’Asti no one was injured during the fire.

Rob Wilkinson, who has live in the neighborhood for four years, was at the scene watching the fire.

“If we could tear all these abandoned houses down we wouldn’t have this problem,” said Wilkinson.

Police are asking anyone with information to call Windsor Police or Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or www.catchcrooks.com.

“We’re just asking people to remain very aware of their neighborhoods and if they see or witness any suspicious persons or behavior to definitely call police and we will come out to investigate it,” said D’Asti.