The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred in the City of Burlington.

On Friday, January 9, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., police and fire services responded to a report of a large fire at a residence on Clearview Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed the home fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews worked quickly to contain the fire; however, the fire did cause damage to one neighbouring residence before being brought under control.

The residence was unoccupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

Police have determined the fire to be suspicious in nature and investigators are working alongside fire officials to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, ext. 2316.

Police are also requesting that anyone who may have dash-cam, doorbell, or other surveillance footage from the area of Clearview Avenue between 2:00 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. review their recordings and contact investigators.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something?” Contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Media Inquiries:
Halton Regional Police Service
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Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca