The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is investigating the arson of a home in the Scotland Neck area of Old Highway 125.

The fire was reported on Sept. 11 at 9:56 p.m. The State Bureau of Investigation is assisting the sheriff's office in the investigation, Major Bruce Temple said in a press release. The house was a total loss and Temple declined to comment on how the fire was started.

If anyone has information about the case, they are encouraged to call Crimestoppers 252-583-4444 or Detective Rich Somogyi at 252-583-8201.