Posted on 09/09/2012, 11:25 am, by mySteinbach

On September 9, 2012, just after 3:30am, Virden RCMP as well as local emergency services were dispatched to a fire at the True Value hardware store in Virden, Manitoba.

Police say that the store was completely destroyed in the blaze. A four unit residence behind the business as well as a building beside the store were also extensively damaged.

There were no injuries reported.

The Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Update 09/12/12 9:27am

Investigators have determined that the fire is a result of arson. Damage estimates are expected to be in excess of 2.5 million dollars.