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Parrot dies in St. Catharines house fire

Cause of the fire remains under investigation
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File photo. Kenneth Armstrong/Village Media

NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Jan. 23, 2021 at approximately 4:35 a.m., 1 District (St. Catharines) Uniform Officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), the St. Catharines Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services attended a residence in the area of Haight Street and Disher Street in the City of St. Catharines in regards to a house fire.

Officers arrived on scene and observed the lower level of the house and entrance on fire.

A parrot was located deceased as a result of the fire.

Detectives are working with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office as they continue to investigate the cause of the fire.

The scene is expected to be held for several days as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information, is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, ext. 1009964.

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