Fire in Downtown Bowmanville Leads to Evacuations and Road Closures

A fire broke out in downtown Bowmanville in the early hours of Thursday, March 6, 2025, resulting in road closures in the area. The Durham Region Police Service reported that the incident occurred at approximately 12 a.m. Officers from East Division, in coordination with Clarington Fire Department, responded to handle the situation. Residents in the vicinity were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Current updates indicate that one individual is missing, although no other injuries have been reported.