Fires destroy northwestern Ont. First Nation band office, home
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Far North Police are investigating fires that destroyed the North Spirit Lake First Nation band office and an abandoned home in the remote northwestern Ontario community.
Far North Police are investigating fires that destroyed the North Spirit Lake First Nation band office and an abandoned home in the remote northwestern Ontario community.
The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) said it first received a call for service around 3:40 a.m. on Thursday morning, in a news release Friday.
"Police on scene observed a fire from the community's band office,” said police.
“At this time, police also learned of another structural fire in the community. Police arrived on scene to an abandoned home completely engulfed in flames on Airport Road."
NAPS said that both buildings are a complete loss.
Police said no injuries have been reported in connection to the fires.
