The Essex County Detachment of the OPP is investigating a residential fire in Leamington which resulted in a fatality.

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, shortly after 7:15 a.m., officers and members of the Leamington Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Seacliff Drive West in Leamington. One individual was located within the residence and was pronounced deceased.

The identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed.

There are no concerns for public safety at this time, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the OPP Crime Unit, with assistance from the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM).

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Essex County OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.