A house fire in Amherstburg has been deemed suspicious following an investigation.

Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from a house in the 300 block of Ridgeview Place North near Crownridge Boulevard around 5 p.m. Thursday.

Amherstburg fire officials say they contained the blaze to the main floor and basement.

The majority of the house suffered smoke and water damage with a total estimate around $75,000.

Following an investigation, officials now say the fire is suspicious.

Police are investigating.