The small fire could have caused a big explosion as it was left to burn near a propane tank in the vicinity of the north track on the CN rail line.
PRINCETON - A small fire, nearly caused a big explosion in Blandford-Blenheim Township.
Police say the fire was started on purpose with paper and cardboard items just after midnight on December 31st in the area of Oxford Road 22 and Highway 2. The fire was left to burn near a propane tank in the vicinity of the north track on the CN rail line. Thankfully the fire self-extinguished before it reached the propane tank and nobody was injured.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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