UPDATE JAN 31:
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a residential fire that resulted in the death of one individual.
On Friday, January 30, 2026, at around 4:15 a.m., police responded to a structure fire in Colborne. As a result of a search of the multi-occupancy dwelling, one person has been located deceased.
The scene is still being held for the investigation which is being assisted by the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Services (IDENT), the Ontario Fire Marshall (OFM) and the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC).
Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Anyone affected by this incident who wishes to access support services is encouraged to contact Peterborough Northumberland Victim Services at 1-888-822-7729.
UPDATE JAN 30:
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a structure fire in Colborne earlier this morning.
On January 30, 2026, shortly after 4:15 a.m., police received a report of a residential building on fire on King Street East. The Township of Cramahe Fire Department, along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), attended the scene.
Multiple fire departments from across the county responded to assist in controlling the blaze. King Street East was closed between Church Street West and Division Street while firefighters worked to contain the fully involved structure. Percy Street remained open to allow traffic to move through the area.
The building is a multi‑occupancy residence. Working with community partners, first responders helped relocate residents to nearby safe locations while firefighters battled the fire.
The Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) has been notified and will be attending the scene to assist with their ongoing investigation. Officers also remain at the location.
Anyone affected by this incident who wishes to access support services is encouraged to contact Peterborough‑Northumberland Victim Services at 1‑888‑822‑7729.
No further details are available at this time. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Heads up for those in the western portion of our listening area, a reported structure fire has closed a section of road in Colborne.
OPP Communications posted Friday morning that King St. West is closed approaching Toronto St. and King St. East due to the blaze.
Drivers and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes while emergency services respond and conduct an on-site investigation.
No word on injuries yet, but members of fire departments in Cramahe and Brighton are on scene.
