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(Huronia West, ON) – Members from the Huronia West detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a structure fire in the 51st Street area of Wasaga Beach, ON, where one person has been confirmed deceased.
On March 31, 2025, at approximately 3:02 p.m., officers were dispatched to a reported collapsed structure fire alongside Firefighters and Simcoe County EMS. The investigation remains ongoing but an 80 -year-old male was located deceased at the scene. There will be an increased presence of emergency service workers as the investigation continues. We would appreciate the public to remain away from the area.
The Huronia West OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about this incident, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca, call 1-800-222-8477, or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122
I have known Ken since we moved into our home on 52nd st. I would see him with his little Dachshund Buddy everyday. Over the years I would stop and talk to him while I was walking my dogs. He was all alone all these years, except for his beloved Buddy. I only wish I had done more to give him company, other than Christmas cards left at his door and cookies occasionally. I hope somehow to find out if there is a funeral for him, but have no way to get this information. I am very distraught.
I’m so sorry to hear, Bonnie! If I find any more information, I’ll share with you…