Peterborough Police – Fatal Fire in Peterborough

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The Peterborough Police Service and Ontario Fire Marshal are investigating after a fatal fire in Peterborough Tuesday afternoon.

At approximately 3:40pm on October 1, 2024, an officer on general patrol was flagged down and made aware of a residential fire at Rubidge Street and Townsend Street.

A 43-year-old Peterborough woman was found inside the apartment by Peterborough Fire Services and despite life-saving efforts from Fire and EMS, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Peterborough Police Service and Ontario Fire Marshal will be at the scene today conducting their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

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

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