NEW opp police

Almaguin Highlands OPP report they’re investigating a suspected arson in Machar Township.

Police say around 3 am yesterday (Monday), emergency crews were called to a structure fire at a residence on Machar Strong Boundary Road, with the residence fully engulfed in flames when emergency crews arrived on the scene.

A bright blue 2015 Polaris EXT ATV was also stolen from the residence while a 2000 Green Yamaha Big Bear ATV was stolen from a nearby home.

It’s not known if the two incidents are related but the investigation continues.