OHSWEKEN — The home of Six Nations Elected Chief Mark Hill was engulfed in flames Tuesday morning. Now Six Nations Police say they are investigating with the Ontario Fire Marshall into the cause of the fire.
Police said in a statement the house fire was reported at around 8:23 a.m. on Tuesday morning. A passerby reported that there was a person believed to be inside the building. That person was located and safely got out of the house.
In a statement SNP said that a second person was believe to be inside the resident — however a search turned up no further people in the home. The second person believed to be inside the burning home was later located at a different location.
The Chief’s home suffered major fire and smoke damage. OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshall were on scene throughout most of Tuesday investigating the cause of the fire.
Anyone with information can contact Six Nations Police at 519-445-2811 or contact CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestoppers-brant.ca
