OPP investigating fatal structure fire in East Ferris Township

North Bay OPP is investigating a fatal structure fire in East Ferris Township.

The OPP says on Wednesday (Oct. 7) around 11:00 p.m., first responders were called to a report of a residential fire on Quae-Quae Road in East Ferris Township.

Police say a deceased person was found within the residence, with the OPP forensic identification team, the fire marshal’s office and the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario now assisting with the investigation.

A post-mortem examination has been scheduled in Sudbury.

The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation.

The OPP reports no foul play is suspected at this time.

Brad Aubin
Brad Aubinhttp://www.mynorthbaynow.com
Brad is Vista Radio's Senior News Director for Ontario. He was born in Sudbury, raised in Kapuskasing and has lived in the North Bay area for nearly 20 years. A Canadore College grad, he has worked for many newspapers across the north, and joined the broadcasting side of the business in 2020. The proud husband and father of two loves sharing important local and area news to listeners. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, e-mail baubin@vistaradio.ca.

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