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Body found in Cochrane fire

Police say there's no concern for public safety
2021-05-20 OPP cruiser

Police found the body of one person in a Cochrane fire. 

The residential fire on Fifth Street happened on May 22. 

OPP said they were advised at the scene that one person was believed to be inside. A body was found in the fire. 

"There is no concern for public safety," said police in a news release.

The investigation is ongoing and includes the James Bay Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services, Cochrane Fire Department, and the Ontario Fire Marshal under the direction of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.