ATIKOKAN, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to investigate a fire that completely destroyed a rural home on Nickleby Lake Road, east of Atikokan, on the morning of Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Emergency responders from the Atikokan OPP Detachment, Niobe Lake Fire Department, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Fire, Aviation and Emergency Services Branch were dispatched to the scene around 11:00 a.m., where they discovered a fully involved structural fire at a residential property.
While no injuries have been reported, the blaze completely consumed the residence and posed a serious threat to the nearby forested area, given the current high fire hazard conditions in the region.
The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has attended the site and is working closely with the Atikokan OPP and the Rainy River District Crime Unit to determine the cause of the fire. Investigators have confirmed that foul play cannot be ruled out at this stage.
📞 Help Police with the Investigation
The OPP is asking the public to come forward with any information that may assist with the investigation. If you witnessed suspicious activity in the area or have relevant knowledge about the incident:
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Call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122
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Or provide an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipshelp.com
Please reference E250682765 when reporting information.
🚨 Community Reminder
With wildfire risk at extreme levels across Northwestern Ontario, residents are urged to report any uncontrolled fire activity immediately and comply with all Restricted Fire Zone regulations currently in effect.
