Lennox and Addington OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating two suspicious early morning fires in and around Napanee Monday.
On the surface at least, they seem connected.
One was a huge fire that burned down the former arena in Napanee on York Street.
It is now known as the Lennox Agricultural Memorial Community Centre.
In the other incident fire destroyed a vehicle and a garage at a residence in Stone Mills Township.
That fire occurred at the residence of the Lennox Agricultural Society’s Secretary-Treasurer Carol McKinley.
No one was injured in either fire.
Investigators are asking anyone who lives in the area of the agricultural building and who may have home surveillance cameras or Dash camera video to upload a copy of their footage taken between 1:30 and 3:00 a.m. on October 23, 2023 using the following secure evidence submission portal:
https://bit.ly/napanee_agbuilding_fire
Police are seeking the public’s assistance and ask that if you or someone you know has information concerning the fires to contact the Lennox and Addington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or online at Crimestoppers.ca.
Garage and vehicle burned at Stone Mills Township residence of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Lennox Agricultural Society Carol McKinley. (Photo: Lennox and Addington OPP)
