Overview
- Police said one person in hospital remains in critical condition while three others, including a five-year-old, have been upgraded to stable.
- Large excavators and cranes are pulling apart the fire-ravaged home to create a safe environment for the provincial fire marshal’s investigation.
- Brampton’s fire chief reported heavy fire through the roof and a significant structural collapse that prevented full interior access.
- Investigators estimate about 11 people were associated with the residence, with three still unaccounted for, including a child.
- Mayor Patrick Brown cited prior city orders tied to an unfinished legal secondary unit at the property, and officials noted adjacent homes were damaged with no injuries reported there.