(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – This morning at 5:51 a.m. members from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment along with North Huron Fire Department responded to a house fire located on Black Line a few kilometres east of Wingham.
Upon arrival fire crews encountered a fully engulfed house fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire crews however the spread of the fire completely destroyed the bungalow. Two occupants were able to escape the fire without being injured.
The estimated dollar value of damages to the residence is approximately $250,000.
Investigators from the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal are on scene to assist with the investigation. At this point the cause of the fire is undetermined.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone that may have information about this fire. Should you have information please contact Huron County OPP by calling (519) 524-8314 or 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 to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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