There have been 2 fire-related deaths in the city since Tuesday
CBC News
London fire crews on the scene of the fatal fire that broke out at 654 King St. on Wednesday. (London Fire Department)
A man who was injured in a fire on London’s King Street on Wednesday died in hospital after being rescued by first responders, police said Thursday.
His death is the second fire-related one reported in the city over three days, following a separate fatal house fire in the east end on Tuesday.
First responders were called to the fire at around 4:10 p.m. ET, according to police.
The blaze broke out in a multi-unit building at 632 King St. just three hours after and two blocks away from a separate fire on William Street that killed a dog. Police said there is no evidence to suggest those fires are linked.
When crews arrived, the man was found inside the home and was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.
The man died in hospital Thursday morning.
The news comes on the same day police updated the public on their investigation into the fatal fire on Nairn Avenue on Tuesday.
Police said their investigation is still ongoing, with officers still at the scene.
One person is still in hospital in relation to Tuesday’s fire, they said.
Police said the fire investigation is in its early stages and they will provide more information as appropriate.
