'Very kind-hearted man': Neighbours describe man who passed away in overnight fire in London, Ont.

Neighbours are remembering a man who died in an overnight fire on Becher Street in London, Ont.

Neighbours are remembering a man who died in an overnight fire on Becher Street in London, Ont.

London police confirmed Sunday that emergency services located a body of a deceased person within the residence. The investigation is continuing by the Ontario Fire Marshall assisted by the Major Crime division of the London Police Service. Estimated damage to the home is believed to be $1.5 million.

“Jeremy was a very kind-hearted man, a very talented jeweler and he loved his dog,” says a next door neighbor who wished not to be identified when describing the man she says would be in his 40’s.

She added that his dog got out safely and is with a friend.

Emergency crews responded to the blaze on Becher Street off Wharncliffe Road at 10:55 p.m. on Saturday.

Sunday morning, London Police Service (LPS) detectives, LPS Forensic investigators, the London Fire Department and an investigator from the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal were all on scene at the six-unit home at 33 Becher St.

“Flames had engulfed the entire top of the building and firefighters were doing an amazing job of brining the crane overtop and fighting the fire from both sides,” says neighbour Darryl Ayles who captured the blaze on video.