Ontario Provincial Police are investigating two fires that occurred at businesses in Hawkesbury early Monday morning. Police responded to a report of a fire at a Main Street East business around 4:04 a.m. While at the scene, officers were notified of another fire at a nearby establishment on the same street.
The first building was completely engulfed in flames, while the second fire was contained and extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. Both buildings were unoccupied, and no injuries were reported.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).