Hamilton police say Beach Blvd. house fire was arson

Hamilton police have launched an arson investigation after two fires broke out at a home on the beach strip.

Emergency crews were called to a structure fire at 268 Beach Blvd. around 1:30 a.m.

NEW | F19014659 | STRUCTURE FIRE | Loc: 268 BEACH BV HAM @ KIRK RD/WARK AV | Units: C73,DC2,E12,E8,E9,L9,R12 | 04/24/19 01:25

— HamOnt Fire Dept (@HFD_Incidents) April 24, 2019

Firefighters quickly put out two small fires that were found on the front porch of the house.

No one was home at the time of the blaze.

A relative of the woman who lives in the home with her three children arrived on scene early Wednesday and was shocked to learn about the fire.

She said the home was recently listed for sale and her niece was in the process of moving out.

Police say there are no suspects in this arson on Beach Blvd. Fire erupted in two separate places on porch. Call came from unknown party who saw flames. Neighbours tell me they didn't even notice the fire, didn't even know what had happened until morning. @CHCHNews @morninglive pic.twitter.com/Vl0MBXD5YL

— Matt Ingram (@MattIngramNEWS) April 24, 2019

The home sustained only minor damages.

Anyone with information that could help with the investigation is asked to contact Hamilton police.