SUDBURY -- On October 12, Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police and Central Manitoulin Emergency Services were called to a fire and reports of an explosion on McNevin Street in Providence Bay.

Two people were injured in the fire and brought to the hospital.

One person sustained minor injuries and has since been released.

The other person sustained life-threatening injuries.

OPP are holding the scene at this time.

Police are being assisted by the Office of the Fire Marshal as the investigation continues.