OPS Arson Unit investigating recent fire incidents on Gladstone Avenue
Posted Nov 29, 2022 05:35:00 PM.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Arson Unit is investigating two separate suspicious fires that took place in an apartment building on Gladstone Avenue over the last ten days.
The first fire took place on Nov. 19 on the 800 block of Gladstone Avenue. Two people suffered minor injuries and there was substantial damage to the building’s sixth floor.
The second fire took place on Nov. 27, on the second floor of the apartment building, where two people were treated for smoke inhalation.
Both fires were contained to the common area outside the elevators.
Detectives continue to investigate and it's unclear if the two incidents are related.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Ottawa Police Arson Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 4587 or by email at arson@ottawapolice.ca
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
