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Fire that destroyed police vehicle likely arson: NAPS

Officials with the Nishnawbe Aski Police say they suspect arson in a fire in Eabametoong that destroyed one of the police services' vehicles. The officer was alerted to the vehicle fire outside of his home early Thursday morning.

Officials with the Nishnawbe Aski Police say they suspect arson in a fire in Eabametoong that destroyed one of the police services' vehicles. 

The officer was alerted to the vehicle fire outside of his home early Thursday morning. 

Repeated efforts to douse the flames failed and the blaze resulted in several small explosions that caused some damage to the home. 

The officer was also forced to evacuate his family that includes small children. 

Eabametoong is located almost 400-kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay.





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