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House Fire in Ajax Leaves One Person Dead

Late on the night of Friday, July 12, 2025, Durham police responded to a residential fire in Ajax near the intersection of Taunton East and Salem North, where an armed man was reportedly threatening family members.
Police arrived at approximately 11:10 p.m. to find an active fire inside the residence while investigating the armed threats, though it is unclear if the armed man was the victim.
Officers and Ajax Fire helped evacuate multiple individuals from the home and cleared nearby residences, with the only casualty being one deceased person and no additional injuries reported.
Investigators from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office are actively examining the scene, and authorities encourage anyone with relevant information to reach out to D/Cst Singh or Durham Regional Crime Stoppers, where tips may qualify for a cash reward.
The fatal fire resulted in one death in Ajax, with authorities continuing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and no suspects identified at this time.

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