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Fatal Gravenhurst fire in summer of 2021 deemed accidental

Gravenhurst woman, 50, died in August 2021 fire
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A woman died in a fire at this Gravenhurst residence in August 2021.

Police have determined the cause of a fire that killed a woman in Gravenhurst last year.

Emergency crews responded to a fire at a multi-unit complex on First Street South in Gravenhurst just after 2:30 a.m. Aug. 31, 2021. At the time, Bracebridge OPP reported “suspected human remains” were found inside.

It was determined a 50-year-old woman had died.

In a news release issued Thursday, police said the fire originated in the area of the front porch and it was accidental.

Still, they are asking anyone with information to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).