The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a tent fire at a homeless encampment in Kam River Park. Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly, and two individuals were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue issued a reminder about safe heating practices.
The Thunder Bay Police Service is holding the scene where an early-morning tent fire occurred at a homeless encampment at Kam River Park off Simpson Street. Here's what we know about the incident so far. Thunder Bay Police Service cruisers are seen at Kam River Park in Thunder Bay , Ont., where firefighters responded to a tent fire around 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday.
Sarah Law is a CBC News reporter based in Thunder Bay, Ont., and has also worked for newspapers and online publications elsewhere in the province. Have a story tip? You can reach her at sarah.law@cbc.ca'Crime Scenes': Timmins city council to review bylaws around enforcement and encampments
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