Central Plains RCMP are investigating a suspected arson to a Portage la Prairie home that occurred last week.
Just after 7:30pm, on December 6, 2011, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a house fire on Highway 13, approximately 8 miles south of Oakville in the RM of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
When members arrived at the location, they noted that both the Portage la Prairie and the Elm Creek Fire Departments were already on scene.
The Fire Departments were able to extinguish the fire, however the vacant, single family residence suffered a total loss. There were no injuries reported, nor was an estimate of the damages provided.
The cause of the fire has not been determined however it is believed to be arson.
Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact the Central Plains RCMP at 857-4445 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
