(File photo courtesy of the Wellington County OPP)(File photo courtesy of the Wellington County OPP)
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Suspicious fire sparks investigation

The Ontario Fire Marshal's office has been notified after an abandoned century house in Guelph-Eramosa Township went up in flames.

Members of Wellington County OPP and Guelph Fire Department were called to a structure fire on Speedvale Avenue West on Saturday around 6 p.m.

Provincial police said the fire appears to be suspicious. The structure is now classified as a "total loss".

No injuries were reported.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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