Second person dies after suspected arson at Richmond Hill, Ont., home: York police

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Police in York Region say a second person has died in a suspected arson at a Richmond Hill, Ont., home that left an 11-year-old girl dead and three others critically injured on Monday.

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Police in York Region say a second person has died in a suspected arson at a Richmond Hill, Ont., home that left an 11-year-old girl dead and three others critically injured on Monday.

Police say they were called to the scene on Skywood Drive just before 3 a.m. after a report of a house fire.

They say four unconscious residents were found inside the home while a fifth was found outside, and all of them were taken to hospital in critical condition.

A York Regional Police patch is shown in Aurora, Ont. on Dec. 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
A York Regional Police patch is shown in Aurora, Ont. on Dec. 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Police say Helya Bahari-Kashani, 24, died from her injuries on Wednesday.

Police say an 11-year-old girl was pronounced dead earlier this week, and three other victims remain in hospital in critical condition.

They say the fire is being investigated as a homicide, and anyone with information is asked to contact police.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 4, 2025.

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