Emergency crews respond to multiple house fires in South Glengarry Township, police confirm human remains found
Posted Nov 9, 2023 10:56:04 AM.
Last Updated Nov 9, 2023 04:14:13 PM.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating after emergency crews responded to multiple fires in South Glengarry Township near Cornwall, Ontario.
The OPP said crews responded to reports of several fires at homes on Malibu Lane at roughly 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9.
“Other residences in the area have been evacuated with the assistance of OPP,” said the OPP in a release.
Police confirmed that human remains were found in the area.
More than 10 residences have been evacuated as a result.
The Township of South Glengarry is providing support for families that have been displaced by the fires and has also set up a family reunification centre at Paul Rozon Memorial Park.
Road closures will continue while the investigation is ongoing.
