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One dead after fire near Shellbrook

RCMP found one person dead after a fire at a residence north of Shellbrook. Courtesy of Shellbrook RCMP

REGINA – RCMP say one person was found dead after a fire broke out north of Shellbrook, Sask. Thursday morning.

At 8:45 a.m. police received a complaint of a structure fire at a rural residence four kilometres north of the town. Crews responded and found the residence engulfed in flames.

They later found a body in the house. The person’s identity has not been confirmed at this time. An autopsy will determine the cause of death and the identity.

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The fire is still being investigated by RCMP, the Shellbrook Fire Department and the coroner’s office. Police say the fire is not considered suspicious.

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