Police say a woman found dead at the scene of a house fire was murdered, while a man injured in the blaze remains in critical condition.

The 24-year-old woman was discovered with obvious signs of trauma and pronounced dead at the scene on Friday.

A man was also injured in the fire and is still in hospital. He has been identified as 27-year-old Fashar Badakhshad.

Police are trying to contact the man's next-of-kin and are asking the public for help.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Det. Scott Whittemore at 416−808−7404, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.