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Arson suspected as private jet burns at municipal airport in Markham, Ont.

MARKHAM, Ont. — Police north of Toronto are looking for witnesses after a private jet was hit by a suspected arsonist at Buttonville Municipal Airport.

York Regional Police say it happened late Thursday night outside a hangar in Markham, Ont.

They say it's believed the fire was started intentionally.

No one was hurt.

Witnesses who might have seen something suspicious are being asked to speak with police. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 28, 2020

 

The Canadian Press


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