A 50-year-old woman has tragically lost her life following a house fire on Orchard Avenue in Simcoe on Monday.
Norfolk OPP, the Norfolk County Fire Department, and Paramedic Services arrived at the scene after receiving a report about the fire around 1 p. m.
According to police, firefighters managed to get inside the home and located the occupant, but despite the emergency responders’ efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at the hospital later on.
Sadly, some animals in the house also perished. However, firefighters were able to rescue several other pets, which received oxygen before being taken to the Simcoe and District Humane Society.
The fire originated in the kitchen and was quickly contained. The damage to both the structure and its contents is estimated at $80,000.
It’s unclear whether there is insurance coverage for this property.
The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit continues its investigation alongside the Office of the Fire Marshall and the Office of the Chief Coroner.
If anyone has information regarding this incident, they should contact Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit ontariocrimestoppers. ca.
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