Suspicious fire under investigation on Moonbeam Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 19, 2026 10:20 a.m.
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service Arson and Explosion Section is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred early in the morning, approximately 2 a.m., on October 17, 2026. The fire occurred at a single-family home on the 0-100 block of Moonbeam Street in Barrhaven.
The incident is considered suspicious, and the investigation is ongoing. There were no reported injuries, but there was substantial damage to the dwelling. The origin and cause of the fire are being investigated by our partner agency, the Office of the Fire Marshal, with the ongoing support of the Ottawa Fire Service.
Investigators are asking anyone with information, including surveillance or dashcam footage from the area at the time, to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Arson and Explosion Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2202, or by email at arson@ottawapolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
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