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Brampton House Fire Death Toll Rises to Four as Police Identify 3 Women and a Toddler

Investigators report no sign of criminality, with city scrutiny focusing on occupancy and licensing at the multi-tenant home.

Overview

  • Peel Regional Police confirmed four fatalities from the early Thursday blaze, identifying the victims as three adult females and a toddler found in the home.
  • Remains of two people were recovered between Friday and the weekend, and a third person initially listed as missing was later confirmed safe and was out of town.
  • Four survivors remain in hospital in stable condition, and police said a pregnant patient delivered a baby who subsequently died.
  • Police said 11 people were associated with the residence, including nine family members and two occupants in a secondary basement unit.
  • Mayor Patrick Brown said the property was not licensed for multiple tenants and lacked required follow-up inspections, while the cause-of-fire probe continues with no indication of criminality so far.