The identity of an Owen Sound male who died as a result of a house fire has been revealed.
On November 15th at 7:24 pm, Grey County OPP and Bruce Peninsula OPP responded to a house fire on Grey Road 1, in Georgian Bluffs. Officers were unable to gain entry into the residence due to the extensive smoke inside. Inter-Township Fire Department and South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department arrived to extinguish the fire.
A male was located in the residence and transported by Bruce County Paramedic Services to hospital. He was pronounced deceased in hospital and has been identified as Brian Wade, 59-years-old, of Owen Sound. The Grey County OPP Crime Unit are investigating the circumstances of this incident. The Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal will be assisting with the investigation.