A death investigation has turned into a homicide investigation in Quinte West.
Quinte West OPP and Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential fire on Nichols Road in Quinte West around 8 a.m. on September 20.
The remains of two people were recovered from the building.
According to investigators, the incident was isolated and there is no risk to public safety.
The deceased have been identified as 56-year-old David Chard and 54-year-old Samantha Ospychuk, both from Quinte West.
The investigation is being conducted by the Quinte West OPP Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Police say no further information about the investigation will be released.
