A baby a toddler are dead after a house fire broke out at a rural property southwest of Edmonton in Brazeau County.
The fire near the small community of Breton happened Thursday afternoon. RCMP were called around 12:30 p.m. to a home on Township Road 482, just north of the village.
RCMP said upon arrival, officers learned that a woman and two children were able to successfully get out of the house, but two other children — an infant and a toddler — were still inside.
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Fire crews fought the blaze, however, police said rescue attempts were not possible. The fire has now been extinguished, police said on Friday.
Upon initial search of the building, police found the baby dead inside. The child’s body has been taken to the medical examiner’s office in Edmonton.
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On Friday afternoon, emergency crews remained at the home, searching for the toddler who was unaccounted for.
Hours later, RCMP said officers also found the toddler dead in the home.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, however RCMP said on Friday there was nothing to suggest the fire was suspicious.
Breton is about 100 kilometres southwest of Edmonton.
So very Heartbreaking :( May those Beautiful Angels Rest In Heavenly Peace. :(