Monkton fire deemed suspicious, investigation underway

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A suspicious fire is under investigation in Monkton.

Firefighters say they were called out to a fire on Tyler Bridge Road around 11:30 p.m. last Sunday and found a structure fully engulfed in flames. They said despite their efforts to suppress the flames, the structure was a total loss.

Investigators say they found the fire to be suspicious and are now trying to figure out its origin and cause.

If you know anything, contact the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919 or the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program hotline at 800-322-7766. The VATAP are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.