RCMP have confirmed they’re investigating a house fire in Yarmouth County.
Shortly after 12 p.m. yesterday (Aug 26), a passing motorist noticed smoke coming from a roof of a house on the Chebogue Road near Kelly’s Cove.
The Yarmouth Fire Department along with Lake Vaughn and Port Maitland departments responded and quickly contained the fire at the single story home.
The residence was unoccupied at the time and RCMP officers secured the scene and shut down the road while fire crews put out the fire.
RCMP Forensic Identification Section took photos and seized items.
The residence suffered extensive damage from the fire.
The Yarmouth Fire Department and RCMP remain at the scene and will be working with the Provincial Fire Marshall’s Office to determine the cause.