Fire at Vaughan commercial building believed to be case of arson

Yorkregion.com
Jan. 25, 2022
John Cudmore

Investigators are seeking witnesses to a suspicious fire in the early hours of Jan. 24 at a commercial building in Vaughan.

York Regional Police responded to a security alarm at approximately 2 a.m. and discovered the fire in the vestibule of a business located in a commercial plaza at 595 Cityview Blvd., at Balda Court.

Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services personnel extinguished the fire.

No physical injuries were reported.

Investigators have learned through video surveillance the fire was intentionally set.

Investigators are appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or anyone with video surveillance or dashcam footage that captured any suspicious activity, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police No. 4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441.

Information may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by leaving an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.