RCMP investigating suspected arson on Carmel area farm yard

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RCMP are investigating after a large multi level barn caught fire on an abandoned farm yard west of Humboldt.

According to an RCMP news release, officers from the Humboldt detachment, alongside the Humboldt firefighters, were dispatched to the blaze, located at the junction of Highway 5 and the Carmel grid, at around 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 17.

The blaze completely distroyed the multi level barn and four grain bins. No one was injured as a result of the fire.

RCMP say this fire is being investigated as an arson. Anyone who may have information regarding the blaze is asked to call Humboldt RCMP at 306-682-2535 or you may contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.