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Woman injured in London, Ont., house fire dies in hospital: police

Police say a 39-year-old woman has died from injuries she suffered during a house fire in London, Ont., last week. The London Police Service says the blaze broke out in the home on Avalon Street around 3 p.m. Thursday.
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London Fire Department Station 1 in London, Ont., Sunday, April 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne

Police say a 39-year-old woman has died from injuries she suffered during a house fire in London, Ont., last week.

The London Police Service says the blaze broke out in the home on Avalon Street around 3 p.m. Thursday.

Officers arriving on the scene found the woman with life-threatening injuries and took her to hospital.

Police say she has since died, but did not indicate when or share details about her identity.

The ongoing investigation involves London police, the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office and the Chief Coroner.

Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact investigators.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 20, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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