On January 7th at approximately 12:16pm Huron County OPP officers along with firefighters from Bayfield, Brucefield, Goderich and Central Huron Departments responded to a house fire located on Whys Line. Upon arriving the home was found to be fully engulfed.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire to t he dwelling structure however the fire completely destroyed the home.
One occupant escaped the fire uninjured.
The dollar losses sustained are estimated at approximately $800,000.
The subsequent investigation resulted in police arresting and charging a suspect on Thursday, February 11th.
A 34 year old female from London has been charged with arson disregard for human life and arson fraudulent purposes.
The accused has been released from custody and will appear in a Goderich Court on March 29th.