Human remains found in home destroyed by weekend fire in Penetanguishene

Police say human remains have been found inside a Penetanguishene home following a weekend fire.

Provincial police say human remains have been found inside a home destroyed by a fire in Penetanguishene over the weekend.

In an update Wednesday, investigators confirmed the remains are believed to be those of an adult man, although police are still working to identify him.

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The Ontario Fire Marshal told CTV News it has completed its on-scene investigation and says there are no signs of foul play.

The fire broke out late Saturday night on Champlain Road near Our Lady of the Rosary Mission Church.

According to the Penetanguishene Fire Department, crews were called to the scene shortly before 11 p.m. after multiple 911 calls.

Fire Chief Jamie MacNeil told CTV News that firefighters arrived to find the residence fully engulfed and launched a defensive attack with help from Midland, Tay Township and Tiny Township fire departments.

Nearly 40 firefighters responded before the blaze was brought under control.

At the time, MacNeil told CTV News that one person was unaccounted for.

Officials say the residential portion of the property was destroyed, while firefighters were able to save the connected retail section of the building.

The investigation by the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Major Crime Unit remains ongoing in coordination with the OFM and the Office of the Chief Coroner.