Police investigate suspicious Ancaster fire that damaged three vehicles

Hamilton police are investigating a suspicious fire in Ancaster that left nobody injured and fire damage to three vehicles.

Officers say the blaze happened at a property in the 400 block of Book Road West on Saturday at around 11 p.m.

Investigators say the fire started at the back of the property, where commercial vehicles and equipment were being stored. 

Firefighters say three vehicles sustained fire damage, including two dump trucks and a Bobcat. Two of the vehicles sustained significant damage.

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Crews say no damage was reported to nearby buildings.

The circumstances surrounding the fire, including the damage patterns observed by firefighters, raised concerns that the fire may have been deliberately set. 

The Ontario Fire Marshal was notified and police are investigating the incident as a suspected arson.

Officers say a damage estimate is not available at this time in this ongoing investigation.

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