The Wauseon Police and Fire Departments are investigating a fire of suspicious origin reported Sunday around 5:25pm.The state fire marshall’s office was called-in, and suspects arson in the case.The blaze was located in a former warehouse building at 559 North Shoop Avenue in Wauseon, behind Los Mariachi’s Restaurant.The flames were contained, and moderate damage was reported, including some personal items inside.Crews were on the scene for about two hours on Sunday.
Anyone with information concerning this suspicious fire on Shoop Avenue in Wauseon should contact police at 335-3821, or the state fire marshall’s office at 1-800-589-2728.The Ohio Blue Ribbon Arson Committee offers up to a $5,000 reward for information in arson fires.