Canada- Five family members including child, in critical condition, following fire in home, Richmond Hill, Toronto, 1 Sept., 2025, *Possible arson*.

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Oct. 12, 2025 By Jennifer Pagliaro

‘She was the sun’: Family remembers ‘radiant’ daughter, sister killed in Richmond Hill arson

Helya Bahari-Kashani was in the prime of her life when her family's home was set on fire. Her death is being treated as a homicide.

www.thestar.com

''The 24-year-old was untouched by the flames, her cousin said, and was able to donate organs that saved four lives. Adult patients received her liver, pancreas and kidneys. A little girl received her heart. As many as 75 other lives will also be improved by her skin, bone, and ocular donations, the family was told.''

 

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Arrests! rbbm.

Two people charged with murder after girl, woman killed in Richmond Hill blaze

Two people are facing murder charges after a home in Richmond Hill was allegedly set ablaze, killing a child and an adult. Read more.

torontosun.com

''On Thursday, York Regional Police announced the arrests of a 42-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man.''

November 06, 2025
''Camille Netricia Hall, 42, and Smart George Idemudia Junior Obanor, 30, both of Toronto, are each charged with two counts of first-degree murder, three counts of attempted murder, arson – disregard for human life, and arson – causing damage to property.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and they released photos of the accused to help identify any other suspects or associates.

Investigators are urging anyone who recognizes them or has information to call the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).''

 

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Two Charged in Fatal Richmond Hill Arson

Two Charged in Fatal Richmond Hill Arson

www.yrp.ca

''Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit have charged two people in connection with a fatal house fire that claimed the lives of two residents and left three others seriously injured in the City of Richmond Hill.

On Monday, September 1, 2025, at 2:57 a.m., officers responded to reports of a house fire in the area of Skywood Drive and Rollinghill Road. When emergency services arrived, they found the residence fully engulfed in flames. Five occupants were in the home at the time and all were transported to hospital in critical condition.

On September 2, 2025, an 11-year-old child succumbed to her injuries. The following day, 24-year-old Helya BAHARI-KASHANI was also pronounced deceased.

The three remaining victims were treated for their injuries and have since been released from hospital.

Through investigation by the Homicide Unit, with the assistance from the Fire Marshal’s Office and other specialized units, two suspects were identified and have now been charged.

Investigators are releasing images of the accused to assist in identifying any other suspects or associates and are urging anyone who recognizes them or has information to contact police.
Charged:

• Camille Netricia HALL, 42, of Toronto
• Smart George Idemudia Junior OBANOR, 30, of Toronto

Charges:

• First Degree Murder x2
• Attempt Murder x3
• Arson – Disregard for Human Life
• Arson – Causing Damage to Property

The investigation remains ongoing.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email at [email protected], or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.''