"All three people who were unaccounted for after a deadly fire at a home in Brampton, Ont., have been located two of them dead and the third safe, police said Monday. Peel Region police and Ontario's fire marshal's office gave an update on the ongoing investigation into the Thursday morning blaze that destroyed a home and prompted the evacuation of several others nearby."
"The constable said that four people died at the scene: three women and a toddler. One of the people taken to hospital was pregnant and went into emergency surgery to deliver the baby, but the baby has since died, he said. The constable said the four people in hospital have stabilized, though some remain in critical condition. One of them, a five-year-old boy, is "doing quite well," Bell said."
"Investigators have not found anything that would indicate criminal activity, he said. Fire Marshal Jon Pegg said smoke detectors were in the home and investigators will seek to determine whether the devices were working at the time of the fire "This event is a stark reminder of the devastation that fire can cause," Pegg said, urging Ontarians to test their smoke alarms and practise their fire escape plan."
Three people who had been unaccounted for after a deadly Brampton house fire have been located: two were found dead and the third was not at home during the blaze and is safe in hospital with family. The fire destroyed one home and prompted evacuations of nearby residences. Four people died at the scene, including three women and a toddler. A pregnant person underwent emergency surgery to deliver a baby, which later died. Four people in hospital have stabilized though some remain in critical condition; a five-year-old boy is improving. Investigators have not identified evidence of criminal activity. Smoke detectors were present and functionality will be examined.
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