Police suspect arson at vacant residence in New Glasgow

New Glasgow Regional Police are investigating what they believe to be a case of arson.

At 5:20 a.m. Sunday, a fire was reported at a vacant residence on MacLean Street. Trenton Fire Department, New Glasgow Fire Department and Emergency Health Services attended the scene.

The building sustained extensive fire and smoke damage.

A news release from policesaysit is believed the fire was deliberately set.

Several streets in the area around the fire scene were closed for more than three hours but have since reopened.

Policesay it is the fifth suspected arson case in the towns of Trenton and New Glasgowin the last two weeks.

Four separate fires were set in theearly morning hours of June 23.

Three of the fires occurred in vacant residencesand one involveda shed. All the buildings were damaged.

Investigations into those fires continue.

Anyone with informationis asked to contact New Glasgow Regional Police at902-752-1941.