Overview
- Emergency crews reached a burning Mississauga home late Monday after reports of a large blast, and investigators later found one person dead inside.
- Police say the victim has not been identified and all people linked to the home have been accounted for, with known residents reported to be out of the country.
- The Office of the Fire Marshal has begun its origin-and-cause probe but says the structure is too unstable for a full search until debris is cleared with heavy equipment.
- The cause of the explosion remains unknown, the coroner will conduct an autopsy to determine how the person died, and police say they will lead any criminal inquiry if evidence points that way.
- Officials noted that police first reported no injuries, which they say can change once crews can enter safely, since unstable fire scenes often block early searches and delay firm findings.