The Ontario Fire Marshal has ruled that the fire was accidental and claimed the life of a 43-year-old Peterborough woman at a residence last Tuesday afternoon.
At roughly 3:40 p.m., an officer on general patrol was flagged down and was informed of the fire at Rubidge Street and Townsend Street.
The woman was found inside the apartment by Peterborough Fire Services and despite life-saving efforts from Fire and EMS, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
What started the fire has not been determined.
The police investigation is considered completed after the Fire Marshal’s ruling.