Police say one person died in a fire Sunday in Thorold.
Police say 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Beaverdams Road and Baker Street in Thorold in regards to a fire call and found the rear of a residence completely engulfed in flames.
The Thorold Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.
An adult male was located suffering from life threatening injuries as a result of the fire.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased, police said in a release.
Detectives from 1 District are investigating and are working with the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office and the Office of the Coroner.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009573.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
