One person injured, dog dead after suspected arson at Windsor, Ont., home

One person is injured after police say he jumped out of a second-floor window to escape a fire in Windsor, Ont., that left a dog dead and two other pets missing.

Windsor police say they are investigating the Sunday night fire as a suspected arson.

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They say emergency crews were called shortly before 10 p.m. to a house fire on Byng Road.

Police say a male occupant who jumped out of the building was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

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They say a dog died and a cat was rescued, but the whereabouts of two other pets are unknown.

Investigators are asking nearby residents to check surveillance and dashcam footage for suspicious activity.

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