North Barrie Fire ‘Suspicious’

Three units at construction site damaged

fire 2The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office is investigating after an overnight fire in Barrie’s north end. Three, under-construction, student housing units suffered severe damage. No one was hurt. The fire was reported just after 1:30 a.m. At the height of the blaze there were six trucks and 24 firefighters on scene. Cause and estimate of damage have yet to be determined.

photos courtesy Barrie Fire and Emergency Service