Provincial police in Norfolk County have identified a 38-year-old man as the victim of a fatal house fire last week at a home on Turkey Point Road.
Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after 8:10 p.m. on Thursday and arrived to find a fully-involved house fire.
“Volunteers were able to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to other outbuildings located on the property,” police said in a statement.
Initially, police stated that one occupant was able to escape with two dogs but that another occupant was unaccounted for.
Later, police confirmed that a man was located inside the home and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victim has been identified as Jason Berg, 38, of Norfolk County, police said.
A GoFundMe has been established to support Berg’s family. As of Monday afternoon, about $2,500 had been raised.
“Jason and his beloved cats were unable to escape a house fire that took place at his home on Turkey Point Road. The fire is believed to have started on the main floor due to a faulty electric fireplace,” the GoFundMe page states.
“Jason was hard working and a very knowledgeable carpenter. He took pride in his work and was always willing to help friends and family on projects. Jason was a great friend to many and very devoted to his family. He loved his family more than anything. He will be missed tremendously.”
The fire remains under investigation by the OPP, and anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers.
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