(ELGIN COUNTY, ON) – The unaccounted for female has been identified as Emily Ugarenko. Emily was located just after 7pm on the 21st of May within the fire wreckage. There was a post-mortem that occurred on May 22 at a London area hospital. Next of kin have been notified. The Ontario Fire Marshal and Elgin OPP are clear of the scene and are processing information collected. Again, at this time nothing appears suspicious in nature.
-Updated- Media Release May 21, 2016
The Ontario Fire Marshal has called in a second Marshal to assist with the investigation surrounding the house fire. At this time nothing indicates the fire to be suspicious in nature. However Elgin County OPP will remain on-scene until the 37 year old Female is located and foul play can be ruled out.
Original Media Release May 21, 2016
The Elgin County OPP was on patrol around 4:00am on the 401 in Dutton-Dunwich when an officer observed a possible structure fire north of the 401. Dutton-Dunwich Fire Service was called and attended an Edinborough Line address.
Police arrived to a house fire that was engulfed in flame. At this time the Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate the cause of the fire.
The roads will be closed at Willey Rd and Edinborough Line and Cowal Rd and Edinborough line until further notice to accommodate Dutton-Dunwich Fire Service.