Windsor police investigate third suspected arson at Amherstburg home

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The Windsor Police Service is investigating its third case of suspected arson at a development property in Amherstburg.

Emergency officials responded to the fire in the 200 block of Cowan Court at 5 a.m. Saturday morning. 

It took 34 firefighters from three stations to get the blaze under control, according to Ron Meloche, deputy chief of the Amherstburg Fire Department. 

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“The Amherstburg Fire Department quickly responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze,” police said in a release Monday afternoon.

No physical injuries were reported during the incident. However, the fire caused an estimated $750,000 in damages to the building and a neighbouring property.

Investigators canvassed the neighbourhood Monday for information from nearby residents.

Police said a black luxury SUV was observed in the area around the time of the arson and believe it may be linked to Saturday’s fire.

The incident follows two previous arsons involving the same house, according to authorities.

In September 2023, a deliberate fire caused nearly $4-million in damages to the home and a second property. An intentional blaze the following September resulted in an estimated $1.6 million in damages.

The fire’s cause is still under investigation.

Investigators urge nearby residents to review any surveillance or dashcam footage taken between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, for potential evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the arson unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. Information can also be provided anonymously through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.

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