Emergency crews were called to a camping trailer fire in the Dalrymple area, where one individual was found dead.
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police Detachment and local Fire Services responded to reports of the blaze near Folsom Crescent on Wednesday. Upon their arrival, fire crews had already extinguished the flames.
The OPP and fire officials are conducting a joint investigation into the incident. Police have announced an increased presence in the Folsom Crescent area and are urging the public to avoid the vicinity as the investigation continues.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities have promised to release additional updates as more information becomes available.