Kawartha Lakes police have launched an arson investigation after a fire at a Lindsay home early Sunday morning (December 17).
At around 2 a.m. on Sunday, Kawartha Lakes police and fire and rescue crews responded to a residential fire on Russell Street East in Lindsay.
When officers arrived, they found the house fully engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported.
Police have released an image taken from a camera inside the home of a suspect pouring what appears to be gasoline onto the floor.
The police investigation into the fire is continuing with the assistance of Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal. Police are asking residents in the area of Russell Street East and Simcoe Street who have video surveillance to review their footage from around 2 a.m. on December 17.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kawartha Lakes Police Service at 705-324-5252. If you prefer to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.khcrimestoppers.com.
A neighbouring home was also affected by the fire.
While Lisa van der Veen and her son Dylan and their dog and cat were able to escape without injuries, their home suffered significant damage from fire, smoke, and water.
As the family will not be able to return to their home for the foreseeable future, Lisa’s sister Katherine van der Veen has set up a GoFundMe campaign
This story has been updated with information about damage to a neighbouring home and the displacement of the family.
