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2nd fatal fire in east London, Ont. this week

The London Fire Department was dispatched to a call at 654 King St. on May 15. London Fire Department / X, formerly Twitter

A second fire this week has now been deemed deadly after the individual taken to hospital Wednesday died Thursday morning.

Emergency crews responded to the fire on Wednesday at approximately 4:10 p.m. at 654 King St.

A man was found inside the residence and taken to hospital by paramedics with life-threatening injuries. The victim died in hospital Thursday morning.

Damages are estimated at around $20,000.

The investigation is still in its early stages, and more information will be provided by investigators as it becomes available.

This is the second deadly fire of the week.

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