Homeless Encampment Discovered in Cobourg

In Local, Police Blotter

Cobourg Fire Department responded to a burning complaint and discovered a homeless encampment on Friday, September 23, 2022.

At approximately 6:45 p.m. firefighters responded to smoke in the area of Division Street by the VIA Rail entrance.

The cause of the fire was a campfire with a number of clothes being burned.

Two people were at the encampment and one person started a individual was burning clothes, but had left the area.

At least one tent, along with a number of bicycles, a large amount of clothing and other items were discovered in the area between the two railway bridges on Division Street.

Firefighters extinguished the fire and took no further action.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey

Read More...

Update on Kawartha Pine Ridge District Schools for Tuesday, April 1

All Municipality of Clarington schools and child cares are OPEN Tuesday, April 1. In consideration of continued power outages for

Read More...

Alnwick/Haldimand Township Continues Ice Storm Clean-Up and Resident Support

Staff at the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand continue to clear and maintain Township roads and municipal properties following the Ice

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu