A dumpster fire at Northgate Plaza in Sarnia - Aug 22/24 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)A dumpster fire at Northgate Plaza in Sarnia - Aug 22/24 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)
Sarnia

Minimal damage reported in Northgate dumpster fire

Sarnia Fire Rescue crews extinguished a dumpster fire at the Northgate Plaza early Thursday morning.

Just before 4:20 a.m., an officer with the Sarnia Police Community Response Division noticed a dumpster near the Dollarama was fully engulfed in flames.

Police said it was against a building and the fire posed a significant risk to the structure.

Minimal damage was reported to the building, however, police said the potential for the strucure to ignite was significant.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sarnia Police Det. Cst. Zachary Douglas at (519)-344-8861 x6247.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.p3tips.com.

Police said if your information leads to an arrest or charges being laid you may recieve a cash reward.

Read More Local Stories

Photo by Sarah Joy via Flickr

Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.