KAWARTHA LAKES-City of Kawartha Lakes OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshal are on scene investigating a fire where one person has been pronounced deceased.
At approximately 1:15 a.m. this morning, City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, Fire and EMS were called to a structure fire at a trailer park in Cambray. One person was located at the scene and transported by EMS to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.
The deceased has been identified as Andre Beaucage, 62 years of age, of Cambray. The cause of death remains under investigation pending a post-mortem examination.
Damage is estimated to be around $250,000
The OPP remains on scene as the investigation continues with the assistance of the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal and the Office of the Chief Coroner.
Anyone who has information or was a witness to this fire and has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122.