One person is in custody and an investigation is underway after an suspicious fire at an abandoned home in the downtown core.

Fire crews were called to the home at 215 Clarence Street near King Edward Avenue just before 9 p.m. Sunday night.

The fire was brought under control by 9:30 p.m. Ottawa Paramedics, Police and Hydro Ottawa were also at the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation and damage is pegged at around $200,000.