(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) – Middlesex County OPP has identified the 19 year old female as Lauren Duesbury of Thames Center, ON. Lauren is now pronounced deceased by doctors.
The investigation is still ongoing in regards to the cause of the fire. There is a post mortem scheduled for Lauren.
Updated media release Dated September 01 2016
The Middlesex County OPP would like to ask that anyone in the area of the fire on August 30th come speak to investigators. At this time the surrounding neighbours have been spoken too. It is believe that others may have had interactions with the fire survivor and have not yet had the opportunity to speak to investigators.
As of this morning the 19 year old female is still listed in critical condition.
Anyone with further information or involvement is asked to contact Middlesex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
Updated media release Dated August 31 2016
The Ontario Fire Marshal is now investigating the cause of a house fire in Dorchester that took the life of 21 year old, Ryan Parsons of Thames Centre, ON. Currently, there is still a 19 year old female listed in critical condition at hospital. Another 19 year old male has been released from hospital with minor injuries.
Middlesex County OPP will continue to investigate the death of the 21 year old male. At this time the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Original media release Dated August 30, 2016
Middlesex County OPP responded to a house fire call around 6:00pm at 151 Oakwood Drive in Dorchester, ON. The Dorchester Volunteer Fire Department attended the scene and contained the fire. Three people were in the residence during the time of the fire. One person was able to get out on their own. The Dorchester Fire-Rescue was able to get two other people from out of the burning home.
The Middlesex-London EMS transported two people to hospital. One person with life threatening injuries and another with non-life threatening injuries. A 21 year old male was listed as vital sign absent and as such the coroner is on their way to this fire scene.
At this time the cause of the fire is unknown. The county fire investigator is on route and it is expected that the Ontario Fire Marshall will be contacted to further investigate the cause of the fire.
Next of kin notification is currently being conducted.
The public can expect fire and police presence in the area of Oakwood and Chittick Crescent in Dorchester, ON until further notice.