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Man charged with 1st-degree murder after fatal tent fire in Ontario

A 33-year-old man, Brandon Gramling-McEwan, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following a fatal tent fire in Sudbury. The incident occurred on June 11 when two tents caught fire, resulting in the death of a 41-year-old local man. Firefighters found the victim inside one of the tents after extinguishing the flames. Police initially considered the fire suspicious and later confirmed it was under investigation as a homicide. Several individuals were seen fleeing the scene shortly after the fire started. The victim's identity has not been disclosed due to family considerations

Posted June 17, 2026 2:05 pm

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A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a fatal tent fire in Sudbury.

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A 33-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal tent fire in Greater Sudbury has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, police say.

The arrest comes nearly a week after emergency crews responded to two tents on fire at Energy Court at about 3:40 a.m. on June 11.

After extinguishing the flames, firefighters located a deceased individual inside one of the tents.

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Police initially treated the fires as suspicious before later confirming the case was being investigated as a homicide.

Detectives identified a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest.

Following a post-mortem examination, the victim was identified as a 41-year-old Greater Sudbury man. His name has not been released out of respect for his family.

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Investigators determined several individuals were seen fleeing the two tents immediately after the fire began at about 3:20 a.m.

Brandon Gramling-McEwan was arrested Tuesday and is charged with first-degree murder, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of arson with disregard for human life, two counts of arson causing property damage and possession of incendiary material.

Police said Gramling-McEwan was held in custody overnight and is scheduled to appear in bail court on Wednesday.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Man charged with 1st-degree murder after fatal tent fire in Ontario

A 33-year-old man, Brandon Gramling-McEwan, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following a fatal tent fire in Sudbury. The incident occurred on June 11 when two tents caught fire, resulting in the death of a 41-year-old local man. Firefighters found the victim inside one of the tents after extinguishing the flames. Police initially considered the fire suspicious and later confirmed it was under investigation as a homicide. Several individuals were seen fleeing the scene shortly after the fire started. The victim's identity has not been disclosed due to family considerations

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