Monday, August 23, 2010

One Person dies in north end Fire


The Ontario Fire Marshall's Office has been called in to investigate a fatal fire in Kenora over the weekend.

The blaze broke out Saturday evening around 6:00 in the 5th Street North area.

Kenora Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says while crews were on the scene quickly, one person still succumbed to his injuries.

The name of the deceased has not been released.

Brinkman says investigators from the Fire Marshall's office will look into the cause and origin of the blaze.

The OPP is also investigating the incident.