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Police investigating Markham fire that left three in critical condition

MARKHAM, Ont. — York Regional Police are investigating a house fire that has left three people, including two children, in critical condition. Emergency services were called to a house in Markham, Ont.

MARKHAM, Ont. — York Regional Police are investigating a house fire that has left three people, including two children, in critical condition.

Emergency services were called to a house in Markham, Ont., on Sunday morning where they found three people with injuries who were transported to hospital.

A six-year-old boy, a 14-year-old boy, and the mother, a 41-year-old woman, are all in critical condition.

The father was later located as he was away from the residence at the time of the incident.

A 12-year-old boy has not yet been located.

Significant structural damage is preventing entry into the home, although the Ontario Fire Marshall is on scene and the investigation is ongoing.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 18, 2020.

The Canadian Press

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