Bowmanville fire investigation to continue through the week; one resident still missing [Video]

The Ontario Fire Marshal investigation into the fire that ravaged several historic downtown buildings in Bowmanville last week is expected to continue through the week, with decisions on the structural integrity of the buildings to follow.

At that time orders will be issued to property owners to outline next steps.

“Precise” excavation to remove portions of some buildings, which may include front facades, is already underway.

The Municipality of Clarington said it has not received any updates on the fate of one resident still unaccounted for in the fire, which started in an upstairs apartment and led to the closure – some permanently – of several businesses on the north side of King Street.

Talk of the Town, located at 69 King St. W., has already said their building block will be demolished but called the closure a “temporary setback.”

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