Fire in Downtown Bowmanville

A large fire in downtown Bowmanville results in prolonged road closure.

On Thursday, March 6, 2025 at approximately 12 a.m., members of East Division responded to the downtown Bowmanville area for an active fire. Clarington Fire was on scene and officers assisted in evacuating residents from the area. At this time, there are reports of one person being unaccounted for. No further injuries have been reported at this time.

The Ontario Fire Marshal will be attending the scene to conduct an investigation. Highway 2 is expected to be closed between Scugog Street and Temperance Street for a period of time.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact East Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 at ext. 1605.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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