Northumberland OPP Investigating House Fire

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(CRAMAHE TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Thursday December 3, 2020, shortly after 8:00 am, members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a residential fire on North Street in the town of Colborne.

Cramahe Township fire department were on the scene when police arrived at the confirmed structure fire. A female occupant was removed from the blaze by firefighters and was transported by Northumberland paramedics to a nearby hospital to be treated for injuries sustained from the fire.

The Northumberland OPP Major Crime Unit are currently investigating the incident in conjunction with the Office of the Fire Marshal.

The OPP remain at the location while the investigation continues.

Anyone with information that could assist with this investigation is encouraged to contact the Northumberland OPP at 1 888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Peterborough/Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 and not have to appear in court. You can also submit information online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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