‘It is a total loss:’ Downtown Oshawa funeral home destroyed after overnight fire
Oshawa firefighters were called to the area of the McIntosh-Anderson-Kellam Funeral Home just before 4 a.m. on Monday.
A funeral home in downtown Oshawa was completely destroyed by fire early Monday morning, officials have confirmed. Jim Lee, a platoon chief with Oshawa Fire Services, reported that his department was alerted just before 4 a.m. by paramedics who detected smoke in the area. Upon arrival, firefighters found an active blaze at the McIntosh-Anderson-Kellam Funeral Home on King Street East, located south of the Oshawa courthouse.
Lee stated that the structure could not be salvaged and was being demolished to ensure safety. There were no reported injuries from the fire. It remains uncertain whether the fire detection and suppression systems were operational. At the scene on Monday, crews utilized heavy machinery to demolish the building while simultaneously directing water onto the flames.
Smoke and residual fire could still be observed. The funeral home's website had issued an urgent notice confirming the fire and its impact on the business. The notice reassured the public that steps were being taken to secure the property, emphasizing the safety and well-being of staff, families, and the community as the top priority.
Mount Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery were assisting in handling inquiries and concerns related to the incident.
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