Police investigating Birkett Lane townhouse fire

UPDATE Early morning 1 million Birkett Lane fire under investigation

Brantford Police are asking the public for information related to a fire that destroyed several townhouses being built on Birkett Lane.

Damage caused by the early-morning fire on May 15 is estimated at $1 million.

Police wouldn’t say if arson is suspected.

Emergency services were called to the fire at 131 Birkett Lane at about 12:30 am where the townhouses were engulfed in flames. The units were still under construction and not occupied. There were no reported injuries.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Information also can be provided anonymously to Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip to crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/

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