Ajax House Engulfed in Suspicious Fire; Police Seek Footage

A home was fully engulfed in flames in Ajax early on Nov. 12, 2026, and Durham Regional Police are asking for the public’s help following what they describe as a suspicious residential fire. No injuries have been reported to police.

Police said West Division officers responded to a call to assist with a fire at approximately 1:40 a.m. Thursday. The call was in the area of Salem Road and Fifth Concession Road.

After arriving, officers helped Ajax with traffic control while firefighters worked to put out the fire at the home, police said.

Police seek information and footage

Police are asking people who were in the area between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. and have cell phone, dash cam or surveillance footage of the incident to get in touch. They also want to hear from anyone who was in the area during that period and has information about the incident.

People can contact D/Cst. Singh of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905, police said.

Those who wish to share information anonymously can contact DRPS Intelligence Services directly at 905-579-1520 ext. 5802, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Voicemail is available after hours. Information can also be sent anonymously by email to [email protected].