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According to neighbors, smoke was seen coming from the roof towards the rear end of the house. 7news spoke with the home owner this morning who told us he strongly believes that his house was set on fire.

Brad Steadman - Homeowner
"When I arrived on the scene, the back of the house was on fire, which has no electricity. At the front, the electricity can't connect, but BEL had already cut out my electricity 2 weeks, and I decided that this Friday, I was going to pay it because I use the light to do art work to run the compressor, spray brush, and other things like that. But, I feel that it's more like sabbotage; somebody who didn't like to see how I employed myself, did this."

Monica Bodden
"Why do you believe that someone set your house on fire?"

Brad Steadman
"It's a lot of things. A long time ago, there were some people who didn't like to see how I was living in this area, and how I stepped it up. I don't hang around with gangs; I don't encourage anybody to do anything that is wrong. I guess that this is all part of it. I know some people who dislike me because I have this natural talent, but what can I say? God gave it to me, and I am using it. God gives everyone a talent, but what do they do with theirs?"

Monica Bodden
"What all have you lost here?"

Brad Steadman
"I lost a lot of things. I lost all my art work; that's what I am worried about because I am a person who loves to do a lot of painting, drawing and other things like that. So, I lost a lot of art work in this fire. Apart from that, I lost my appliances like my TV, my sofa set, clothes, shoes and other things like that."

So far the cause of fire has not been determined. We contacted the fire department this evening which told us they are still doing their investigation. And if you would like to assist Steadman, he can be reached at telephone number 6-6-2-7-6-6-6.