TOWNSEND, Ont. -- Police in Haldimand County are investigating a fire they have deemed to be suspicious.

Provincial police say flames broke out at a home in the community of Townsend on the afternoon of Remembrance Day.

They say a passerby called 911 after seeing smoke coming from the roof.

Police say the home was empty at the time.

It's estimated the blaze caused $300,000 in damage.