Suspicious fire under investigation in Summerside: police

A Summerside Fire Department truck is pictured in an undated photo. (Source: Facebook/Summerside Fire Department)

Two residences were destroyed and another was badly damaged in a fire Saturday night on Prince Edward Island.

The Summerside Police Services said emergency crews were called around 11:40 p.m. for a fire on Belmont Street. Police said when they arrived on scene, a two-storey residence was fully engulfed in flames.

There was only one person home at the time, and they were able to get out safely. Neighbouring residences were also evacuated.

Police said no injuries have been reported.

According to police, two residential structures appear to be total losses, and a third residence sustained significant damage. Several vehicles were also badly damaged in the fire.

Police said the fire is believed to be suspicious, and the P.E.I. Fire Marshals Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

Police are asking anyone with information or who may have surveillance footage to call 902-432-1201 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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