Ottawa police are investigating a suspicious fire that caused substantial damage to a single-family home in Barrhaven over the weekend.
The fire broke out at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at a home on the 0-100 block of Moonbeam Street, according to the Ottawa Police Service.
No injuries were reported, but the dwelling sustained significant damage. Police said the fire is considered suspicious and the investigation is ongoing.
Fire Marshal leading origin and cause probe
The Ottawa Police Service Arson and Explosion Section is leading the police investigation. The origin and cause of the blaze are being examined by the Office of the Fire Marshal, a partner agency, with the Ottawa Fire Service providing ongoing support.
Investigators are appealing to the public for help, asking anyone with information about the fire to come forward — including anyone who may have surveillance camera or dashcam footage from the Moonbeam Street area around the time of the blaze.
How to provide information
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.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
Police are also encouraging residents to register their information and security camera locations at CAMSafe.ca, a program the service says helps support investigations.
The Ottawa Police Service also makes data available to the public through its Community Safety Data portal at data.ottawapolice.ca, where users can view, download and interact with information released by the service.
No further details about the fire, including whether any suspects have been identified, were released as of Monday morning.
