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UPDATE: Fire Marshal investigates blaze at Hensall Legion

The Ontario Fire Marshal's Office was called to assist with an investigation after a fire at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch hall in Hensall.

A small fire at the Legion is being called suspicious. Ontario Fire Marshal investigator Dave Emberlin said the fire was limited to a toilet stall.

Damage is mostly smoke related. Huron County OPP officers and the Hensall Fire Department responded to the scene about 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Police are continuing their investigation and are asking anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact the OPP.

If you have any information, contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at https://www.hc-cs.ca/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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