The Peterborough Police Service and Ontario Fire Marshal are investigating a fatal fire that occurred in the city’s downtown.
At approximately 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, a police officer on general patrol was flagged down and alerted to a residential fire at the intersection of Rubidge Street and Townsend Street.
Peterborough Fire Services found a 43-year-old woman inside the apartment, but despite life-saving efforts from fire and EMS crews, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials will remain at the scene today.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.
