Authorities in Barrie are investigating the collapse of a house that killed a 77 year-old man working inside.
First responders were called early Saturday afternoon to a house on Yonge Street near Little Avenue.
It’s believed the homeowner was doing renovations on the vacant house, when it came down.
Fire crews searched the debris to make sure no one else was inside.
City police will be looking into the cause of the collapse.
The #BarriePolice investigation into a structure collapse yesterday afternoon at 429 Yonge St. remains ongoing. Police can now confirm that a 77-year old male, who owned the home and had been demolishing it died as a result of injuries he sustained when the roof collapsed on him. pic.twitter.com/SDlyPWt0O9
— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) September 27, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the tragic building collapse today in South East Barrie.
— Barrie Fire (@Barrie_Fire) September 27, 2020