Five people, including three children, were hospitalized in life-threatening condition after a house fire in Burlington, Ontario.

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A house fire in Burlington, Ontario, early on November 14, 2026, left five people, including three children, in life-threatening condition. The Halton Regional Police Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation, indicating a possible criminal element. A sixth person was also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

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The report is based on statements from Halton police and paramedics, as reported by CBC News and corroborated by multiple local news outlets. The involvement of the homicide unit suggests the fire is being treated as suspicious, but the specific cause has not been released.

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