Niagara Regional Police attended the area of Division Street and Frank Street in St. Catharines just before 7:00am on Monday, March 25 in regards to a fire call.
Investigation revealed that a detached garage at the rear of a residence in the location was engulfed in flames.
The St. Catharines Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the blaze. An adult female was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of the fire.
Detectives are working with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office and the office of the Coroner and are looking for anyone with information about the fire or who may have been in the area over night from late March 24th until 7:00 am on March 25th, 2024.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NRPS.
(Written by: Chuck Lafleur)