LEICESTER — A fire broke out in Leicester on Sunday.
Authorities were notified of a report concerning a domestic disturbance taking place on US Route 7, at around 10:20 p.m.
Police say they responded to the scene to check on the residence and any involved parties.
They found the home to be partially engulfed in flames when they arrived.
The Leicester Fire Department was contacted and responded to extinguish the fire.
The home was found to have been unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Investigators say a man and woman had been inside the residence prior to the fire.
Police say an altercation between the two subjects occurred and the woman fled the home leaving the man behind.
The man again left the home just prior to police arrival.
This fire is currently under investigation and is considered suspicious.
Anyone with information concerning this fire is being asked to contact Det. Sgt. James Wright at 802-388-4919.
