Police Probe Suspicious Fire Destroying Ajax Home

Durham police are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed an unoccupied home near Salem Road and Fifth Concession Road in Ajax around 1:40 a.m. Thursday. No injuries were reported, and nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution; police say the Ontario Fire Marshal will be notified. Investigators are asking anyone with information or cellphone, dashcam or surveillance footage from the area between 1 and 3 a.m. to contact them.