Fatal house fire subject of arson investigation

The Windsor Police Service states it is conducting an arson investigation following a fatal house fire on Texas Road last Friday night.

According to Windsor police, officers responded to an active residential fire in the 100 block of Texas Road shortly before 9:30 p.m. July 3. 

The Amherstburg Fire Department were also dispatched and successfully extinguished the blaze, police say. Firefighters located a 47-year-old man during a search of the residence. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.   

Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio also issued a statement in the early morning hours Saturday. Mio stated that at approximately 9 p.m., the fire department responded to a residential fire in the 100 block of Texas Road. During the primary search, Mio confirmed fire crews located and removed an adult male from the residence. 

“The individual was pronounced deceased on the scene,” Mio said. “The cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation.”

The investigation is being conducted by the Amherstburg Fire Department, Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment, and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office, Mio stated. 

“No estimates of property damage or additional details are available at this time,” the Amherstburg fire chief added. “Out of respect for the ongoing investigation and those affected, no further information will be released.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Arson Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330 or Windsor-Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) www.catchcrooks.com.

Fatal house fire subject of arson investigation

By Ron Giofu