April 11, 2020 - Tire Fire in Wellington County. Photo submitted by OPPApril 11, 2020 - Tire Fire in Wellington County. Photo submitted by OPP
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OPP investigate series of suspicious fires

Wellington County OPP are looking for assistance to identify those responsible for several suspicious fires.

The fires happened around the White's Road Junction Trail in the village of Palmerston, dating back to January 2019.

Police remind the public that these fires are more than just nuisances and a misuse of police and fire resources - they are criminal offences, and could lead to injury or loss of life.

The Wellington County OPP is asking anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity related to the following incidents to report it.

- January 8, 2019 - Bridge fire on closed portion of walking trail · March 27, 2019 - Grass fire on side of walking trail · April 4, 2019 - Clothing drop box - King Street (LCBO lot) · July 6, 2019 - Bridge fire on closed portion of walking trail · July 29, 2019 - Porta-Potty fire at ball diamond · September 2, 2019 - Garbage fire - William Street · September 2, 2019 - Tree fire on walking trail · September 20, 2019 - Garbage fire just off walking trail · March 12, 2020 - Tree fire on Walking trail · March 16, 2020 - Scrap lumber fire at train station · April 3, 2020 - Bird Houses fire · April 11, 2020 - Tire Fire

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