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Two unidentified men docked in the channel, unloaded items off the boat into a rented Home Depot-branded van and then left, Elgin County OPP said.
Fireworks blamed for $1M barn blaze
One of the fireworks accidentally tipped over, launching into a nearby haybarn, Elgin County OPP said. Buildings, farm implements and other equipment were damaged in the blaze.
A hay barn fire that took fire crews approximately 10 hours to battle over the weekend caused approximately $1-million in damage and was sparked by fireworks, OPP said on Tuesday.
A $1-million fire in Elgin County over the weekend is sparking debate over the use of fireworks on private property.