Suspicious fire destroys vacant home in north Ajax

A vacant home in north Ajax was destroyed by fire overnight, and Durham Regional Police say the fire appears suspicious.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Concession Road 5 and Salem Road at about 1:40 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, INsauga reports, citing Durham Regional Police. The home was engulfed in flames and little of it remained.

Residents of nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, and officers stayed at the scene for traffic control while Ajax Fire and Emergency Services worked to put the fire out.

Police said the fire appears suspicious at this time and that the Ontario Fire Marshal will be contacted. No injuries were reported to police.