Suspicious fires destroy East Preston home, garage

Police in Halifax are investigating a pair of suspicious fires that broke out at the same property less than 12 hours apart.

Officers responded to a call Monday around 2:25 p.m. ATabout a fire on Lower Partridge River Road in East Preston.

A garageattached to the residence was on fire when police arrived. The structure was destroyed in the fire.

Police and fire crews were called back to the same residence Tuesday at 1:50 a.m. AT.

This time, the home was on fire. That structure was also destroyed.

No one was hurt in either incident.

Halifax District RCMPare asking anyone with information to call902-490-5020.For anonymous tips, contactNova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.