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FATAL FIRE INVESTIGATION

LONDON, ON (May 16, 2024) – Members of the London Police Service Major Crime Section, along with the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office and Chief Coroner, are investigating a fatal fire that took place on King Street yesterday.

On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at approximately 4:10 p.m., emergency crews responded to the 600-block of King Street in relation to a working fire at a multi-dwelling residence.

Upon arrival, a man was located inside the residence and transported to hospital by paramedic services with life-threatening injuries. The victim died in hospital this morning.

The investigation is in its early stages and more information will be provided as appropriate.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

For media inquiries, contact:

A/Sgt. Sandasha Bough
Media Relations Officer
C. 519-854-8576
Email. Media Officer

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