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Thursday, November 22, 2012 FATAL FIRE – C12-236110 On Thursday, November 22, 2012 at approximately 2:50 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were patrolling in the area of the Morley Avenue and Nassau Street when the strong smell of acrid smoke was noted. Officers were able to locate a working fire in the 500 block of Hethrington Avenue. Attending officers requested fire personnel and then proceeded to enter the home in an attempt to locate person(s) inside but were forced out due to the intense heat and smoke. Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service attended and located inside an elderly male and fifty eight year old female. Both were transported to hospital in critical condition. The male has since succumbed to his injuries. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and members of the Arson unit are investigating. Damage is estimated to be in excess of $200.000. For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police |
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