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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
1 found dead after house fire in Ajax late Friday night
One person is dead after a house fire in Ajax. Durham police say they responded to a home in the area of Taunton Road East and Salem Road North at 11:10 p.m. Friday night. They were investigating reports of a man who was armed and threatening members of his family. Upon arrival, Durham police reported an active fire in the home. Police and Ajax Fire removed "several" people from the home and evacuated neighbouring residences. One person was found dead in the residence. It's not immediately clear if that was the armed man. There are no outstanding suspects. The Ontario Fire Marshal is conducting the investigation.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
1 found dead after house fire in Ajax late Friday night
One person is dead after a house fire in Ajax. Durham police say they responded to a home in the area of Taunton Road East and Salem Road North at 11:10 p.m. Friday night. They were investigating reports of a man who was armed and threatening members of his family. Upon arrival, Durham police reported an active fire in the home. Police and Ajax Fire removed "several" people from the home and evacuated neighbouring residences. One person was found dead in the residence. It's not immediately clear if that was the armed man. There are no outstanding suspects. The Ontario Fire Marshal is conducting the investigation.
CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
1 found dead after house fire in Ajax late Friday night
One person is dead after a house fire in Ajax. Durham police say they responded to a home in the area of Taunton Road East and Salem Road North at 11:10 p.m. Friday night. They were investigating reports of a man who was armed and threatening members of his family. Upon arrival, Durham police reported an active fire in the home. Police and Ajax Fire removed "several" people from the home and evacuated neighbouring residences. One person was found dead in the residence. It's not immediately clear if that was the armed man. There are no outstanding suspects. The Ontario Fire Marshal is conducting the investigation.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Investigation underway into fire that gutted Ajax house
Police and firefighters remain on scene in Ajax; CP24's Andrew Brennan reports as officials work to determine the cause and if anyone was inside. A large fire tore through a home in Ajax overnight, prompting a joint investigation by Durham Regional Police and the Ontario Fire Marshal. The incident happened in the area of Salem Road and Taunton Road East shortly after 11 p.m. Friday night. Residents in the area told CP24 the flames were intense and that they could 'smell gas' as fire crews worked to contain the blaze. Drone footage obtained by CP24 appears to show a roof collapse, though police have not confirmed the extent of the structural damage. cp24 drone Drone footage shows what appears to be a roof collapse in a Ajax residential community on Saturday July 12, 2025 (CP24 photo). The cause of the fire also remains unknown and police have not yet commented on the blaze. There is no word yet on any injuries. Family members on scene said they have not been able to confirm whether their loved ones made it out safely. The investigation is ongoing.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Ontario Fire Marshal investigating after residential fire in Waterloo sent one person to hospital
One person has been taken to hospital following a residential fire in Waterloo Sunday afternoon. One person has been taken to hospital following a residential fire in Waterloo Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the blaze around 2:45 p.m. in the area of Star Flower Avenue and Columbia Forest Boulevard. Waterloo Fire Rescue says a 65-year-old man was trapped on the second floor of the home before being rescued. He was transported to hospital with unknown injuries. A 35-year-old woman was also in the home but was able to evacuate safely. In a social media post at 3:29 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police confirmed road closures were in effect in the immediate area and urged drivers to avoid the scene and seek alternate routes. Fire officials say the home had working smoke alarms. The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal had taken over the investigation and the cause of the fire remains unknown.
