One person died in a house fire on Stuart Street in Sarnia Wednesday.
A total of 15 city firefighters from three stations, Sarnia police and Lambton EMS responded at around 12:30 p.m. to the 100 block near Davis Street.
Fire at Stuart Davis streets Dec. 23, 2020
Photo submitted by Arik Evers
Cst. Nelson Amaral said one person was removed from the residence by firefighters and pronounced dead. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Ontario Fire Marshal's office has been called in to investigate the cause of the blaze, and the area will remain cordoned off until further notice.
Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact Detective Constable Brian Halfpenny at 519-344-8861 ext. 6213 or Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Crews from @SarniaFire @SarniaPolice and @LambtonEMS are on scene of a working structure fire by the corner on Stuart and Davis Streets. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/oUoLHXquhB
— Sarnia Fire Rescue (@SarniaFire) December 23, 2020
