NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On January 8, 2025, shortly before 6:00 p.m., members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and New Tecumseth Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in Alliston.
Nottawasaga OPP responded to a report of a two-storey home on fire in the area of Buchanan Drive in the Town of New Tecumseth. Upon arrival, the New Tecumseth Fire Rescue had already made entry into the home to combat the fire. There was a total of 2 people home at the time, and no injuries were reported.
The fire did not spread to the near by residences and was put out shortly after. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and the investigation into the cause is ongoing. It is not considered to be suspicious.
The roadway near the home was temporarily closed until the fire was put out, and re-opened at 08:30 p.m. The family will be staying with friends and family temporarily due to the damage and flooding into the basement.
Members of the Nottawasaga OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
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