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House fire in Newmarket leaves 1 woman dead, 2 men injured
The fire killed one elderly woman and injured two men; Central York Fire Services and the Office of the Fire Marshal are investigating with no criminal suspicion.
- On Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, emergency crews responded to a house fire on Kirby Crescent near Alex Doner Road at about 6:36 a.m., where an elderly female was removed and later died, and two adult males suffered minor injuries.
- Central York Fire Services confirmed the investigation remains with them while the Office of the Fire Marshal and York Regional Police are involved; the cause remains undetermined.
- Central York Fire Services deployed seven fire trucks, 28 firefighters and a chief officer after confirming the active blaze and initiating the fire department's offensive strategy; the fire was fully extinguished and one firefighter was assessed and released.
- York Regional Police say they will remain on site until the OFM completes its work, with Kirby Crescent at Alex Doner Road closed and residents asked to avoid the area.
- Central York Fire Services encouraged local households to practice home escape plans, while Newmarket mayor John Taylor said he was 'heartbroken' and extended condolences after contacting police and fire services.
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Elderly woman dies after house fire in Newmarket, Ont.: police
NEWMARKET, ONT. — Police north of Toronto say an elderly woman is dead after a morning house fire. York regional police say two men have also been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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