The Ontario fire marshal is investigating a fire at a biker gang clubhouse in the village of Hastings, southeast of Peterborough, early Thursday.
Northumberland OPP say just before 1 a.m., Trent Hills Fire Department crews responded to a reported structure fire at a building on Bridge Street South in the village of Hastings. OPP say fire crews were already at the scene before officers arrived.
No injuries were reported.
The building has long been associated with biker gangs.
OPP in a photo released to the media had the signage on the building blurred out and did not reference a motorcycle club.
However, scene photos obtained by Global News show the front signage on the building reads “Rock Machine MC” and “Enter with Respect.”
In a Google Streetview image capture from November 2023, signage on the building read “Rebels Canada Enter With Respect.”
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
Northumberland OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshal are investigation a fire at a biker gang’s clubhouse in Hastings, Ont., on May 30, 2024.
Courtesy DJ Henry
A view of the rear of the clubhouse on May 30, 2024.
Courtesy of DJ Henry
On Thursday afternoon, police said they are investigating the fire with help from the OFM.
“Officers will continue to hold the scene for the ongoing investigation,” OPP said.
OPP say anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police or leave an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or stopcrimehere.ca.
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