Police are treating as arson a fire that broke out on on Tuesday night (24 March) in Cullyhanna, near Crossmaglen.
The fire was reported just after 11pm at unoccupied former commercial premises in the Tullynavall Road area.
Police are appealing for information.
It’s believed the fire was started deliberately.
While no one was injured, police say substantial and costly damage was caused to the building and, worryingly, the fire could have easily spread to nearby homes.
Police are appealing to anyone with information, or who may have noticed any suspicious activity including a car being driven from the area at speed, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1834 of 24/03/20.
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.