(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a residential fire in the Township of Essa, which resulted in the death of one individual.
On April 15, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the Nottawasaga OPP responded to a residential fire on 9th Line. Essa Fire Department attended the scene, and sadly, one individual was located deceased.
At this time, the fire has been deemed non-suspicious, and no foul play is suspected in the death of the individual.
The Ontario Fire Marshal will continue to investigate with assistance from the Nottawasaga OPP Crime and the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
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