Provincial police say a residential fire in Midland early Saturday morning is under investigation.
Southern Georgian Bay OPP and the Midland Fire Department responded to a 778 William Street residence at 4:33 a.m. about a "fully engulfed fire."
"One male was triaged at the scene and transported by County of Simcoe Paramedics to an area hospital with minor injuries sustained in the fire," OPP wrote in a release.
"Traffic in the area was redirected during the early hours of extinguishing the fire and roads and has since been re-opened."
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Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
"Community members are urged to stay clear of the area while police and fire continue their investigation and clear the scene," OPP added.
Anyone who may have information about the incident, including video surveillance in the area, is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
