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Published May 20, 2026

Deadly house fire in Dwight

Image provided by Lake of Bays Township Fire Service showing emergency response crews at the scene of a deadly house fire in Dwight, Ontario. Investigation is being assisted by the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management.
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The Fire Marshal is assisting with the investigation into a deadly blaze at a home in Dwight in the District of Muskoka.

Around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, emergency crews say they were alerted about the fire on Spring Lake Road in the Township of Lake of Bays.

Fire officials say crews were met with thick black smoke when they got to the residence.

One person was found dead inside the home, and another person was taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.

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