House trailer destroyed in fire that also claimed life of family's dog

House trailer destroyed in fire A house trailer was destroyed, and a family dog perished after a fire broke out.

Emergency crews were called to a destructive fire at a trailer park in Angus.

Provincial police and Essa Fire Department received a call late Friday morning about a house trailer fire at 62 Brentwood Park Trailer Park.

When they arrived, they discovered the trailer fully engulphed in flames.

Const. Mckayla Cotey of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said there were no injuries and says two residents escaped the trailer, however, a family dog died.

The three residents who lived in the trailer will stay with family as the trailer was a total loss.

An investigation revealed the cause of the fire was a propane heater, she said, adding it was not considered suspicious.

Firefighters will remain on scene to douse hot spots if they ignite, Cotey said.