Police searching for arson suspects after early‑morning fire damages Oshawa funeral home
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) are looking for suspects after an early‑morning arson damaged a well‑known funeral home in Oshawa last week. Emergency crews were called around 4:05 a.m. on Sept. 7 to the McIntosh‑Anderson‑Kellam Funeral Home on King Street East, where firefighters arrived to find flames inside the building. Officers assisted with traffic […]
Police are actively searching for suspects following an early‑morning arson incident that caused extensive damage to a funeral home in Oshawa. Around 4:05 a.m. on September 7, emergency services were alerted to the McIntosh‑Anderson‑Kellam Funeral Home on King Street East, where intense flames were discovered inside the structure. Firefighters responded swiftly, coordinating with Oshawa Fire Services to extinguish the blaze and manage traffic in the vicinity.
Investigators determined that the fire was deliberately set, resulting in significant interior damage to the funeral home, which has been serving the community for many years. The incident led to considerable disruption for scheduled memorial services and prompted a thorough reassessment of security protocols at the location. Jim Lee, a platoon chief with Oshawa Fire Services, confirmed that the damage was deemed a total loss.
In response to the attack, Durham Regional Police are intensifying their efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible. They are appealing to the public for assistance, requesting any relevant footage from cellphones, dashcams, or nearby surveillance cameras. Individuals with pertinent information are encouraged to reach out to Detective Chambers from the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1‑888‑579‑1520 ext. 1705, or to submit anonymous tips through Durham Regional Crime Stoppers.
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