Boat, RV damaged in ‘suspicious’ fire near Smiths Falls

OPP are investigating a suspicious fire that damaged a boat and RV at a private business on the outskirts of Smiths Falls.

The fire on Lombard Street was reported to Leeds County OPP at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, according to a Tuesday, Sept. 22 media release from police.

In response to inquiries, OPP Const. Joey Mason told Lanarkist the fire occurred at a private business and that a boat and RV were damaged in the blaze.

“At this point in the investigation, there are no reported injuries or deaths,” Mason said.

Police have secured the scene as the investigation continues. Mason said it was not yet clear whether anything else was damaged in the fire.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

The OPP case number is E261376835.