RCMP investigating suspicious fire in Souris area

The RCMP is turning to the public for help in its investigation of a fire at a cottage on MacPhee Avenue in the Souris area.  The fire broke out early Monday morning at around 2:30 a.m.   Souris RCMP and the Eastern Kings Fire Department responded and as firefighters were putting out the fire, police found indications the fire may have been deliberately set. As a result, the RCMP Dog Service and Provincial Fire Marshall’s Office were brought in to assist in the investigation.  Police ask anyone with information that may help in the investigation to contact Souris RCMP, Kings District RCMP or Crimestoppers.