A fire at an apartment in central Hamilton that caused “significant damage” may have been intentionally set, police say.
Investigators say Hamilton firefighters were called out to a blaze in the hallway of 181 Jackson St. W. near Caroline Street around 9 p.m. last Wednesday.
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The fire, on the seventh floor of the building, reportedly damaged the hallway and several doors. No injuries were reported.
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Detectives say they now suspect arson after acquiring CCTV images from the scene and observing a female suspect likely connected to the incident.
The person of interest is a woman believed to be between 25 to 30 years old.
Anyone with information can reach out to Hamilton police at 905-540-5085 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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