NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On March 31, 2021 at approximately 6:50 a.m., 3 District (Welland) uniform officers, the Welland Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services, were dispatched to a multi-unit residence in the area of Denistoun Street and Lincoln Street in the City of Welland in regards to a fire.
Investigation revealed that a fire was in one of the units at this location. The Welland Fire Department recused a 55-year-old male from the fire. He was transported to an out of region hospital and is in critical but stable condition.
Several residents of the multi-unit complex were displaced due to heavy smoke. Arrangements were made for Welland transit to provide a bus as temporary shelter from the incoming weather.
The matter remains under investigation by detectives from 3 District and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, ext. 1003300.
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