The scene at about 9:15 pm Monday evening (MBC News Photo)
Leeds County OPP are investigating a suspicious fire at a storage unit near Smiths Falls.
Police were called to the Lombard Street property in Rideau Lakes Township around 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, where the storage unit was fully engulfed in flames.
Smiths Falls Fire, Rideau Lakes Fire and Smiths Falls Police all attended the scene.
Several area residents also reported on social media hearing sounds they described as explosions or possible gunshots around the time the fire started. Police have not confirmed those reports or said whether they are connected to the blaze.
OPP have secured the scene as the investigation continues.
OPP Forensic Identification Services and the Office of the Fire Marshal are assisting investigators.
Police have not released information about the cause of the fire, the extent of the damage or whether anyone was injured.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
