"A second person has died as a result of a house fire in Richmond Hill, Ont., on Monday, according to York Regional Police. The victim, a 24-year-old woman, died on Wednesday in hospital of her injuries. In a news release on Thursday, police identified her as Helya Bahari-Kashani of Richmond Hill. An 11-year-old girl, also injured in the blaze, died in hospital on Tuesday. Three other people hurt in the fire remain in critical condition in hospital."
"Police, firefighters and paramedics responded to a report of a house fire shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday. According to police, four fire victims were found in the home while a fifth was found outside. All were taken to hospital in critical condition. Police are continuing to appeal to witnesses to come forward. Anyone in the area of the time is urged to check their security camera video and dashboard camera footage for relevant information."
""It really is a difficult time for the family especially, but it's also a very difficult time for the community. I know the neighbours all around there. It's very shocking to have that kind of thing happen," West said. "Our hearts go out, and our thoughts and prayers for sure, to all of the people directly and indirectly related to this tragedy.""
A house fire occurred shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday in the area of Skywood Drive and Rollinghill Road in Richmond Hill. Five people were found injured; four inside the home and one outside, and all were taken to hospital in critical condition. An 11-year-old girl died in hospital on Tuesday; a 24-year-old woman, identified as Helya Bahari-Kashani, died on Wednesday of her injuries. Three other victims remain in critical condition. York Regional Police believe the fire was arson and are treating the deaths as homicides. Emergency crews and investigators are appealing to witnesses and urging residents to check security and dash-camera footage.
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