Man dies in Huntsville shed fire

Fire officials say a man is dead after running into shed that was on fire near Huntsville on Monday night to save a dog.

Huntsville Lake of Bays Fire Chief Steve Hernen says the fire broke out after 10pm.

Witnesses told officials that a man was missing as soon as they arrived on the scene.

“They've since learned that the missing male was found inside the barn after the fire was under control.” said Huntsville OPP Constable Lynda Cranney.

At this point, it is believed the man who died was visiting the homeowner.

“We believed he had re-entered the building to retrieve a dog,” said Hernen. “Unfortunately it appears he didn't make his way out.”

The Ontario Fire Marshall is still completing their investigation, but at this point the fire isn’t believed to be suspicious.

The property will remain cordoned off by police until the OFM and OPP have finished their investigation.