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1 person in critical condition, pets killed in Winnipeg fire

The scene of a house fire on Alfred Avenue in Winnipeg. Michael Draven / Global News

One person was rescued and taken to hospital in critical condition, and two cats and a dog were killed in an Alfred Avenue house fire early Monday.

Firefighters say they arrived at the scene around 3:11 a.m. and were told someone was trapped inside. The person was removed from the building, assessed by paramedics, and taken to hospital.

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Four kittens were also safely rescued from the home and placed in the care of Winnipeg Animal Services.

The fire was declared under control by 4 a.m., and an investigation is underway into the cause.

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