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River Heights fire sends six to hospital

SIx people were taken to hospital in stable condition Thursday morning after a blaze broke out in River Heights. Global News/ File

WINNIPEG — A clothes dryer fire in River Heights resulted in 6 people being taken to hospital.

Around 12:30 a.m. crews were dispatched to the 100 block of Kingsway.

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The fire was contained to the second storey, however  carbon monoxide levels became dangerous inside the home.

Two kids, a youth and three adults had to be taken to hospital  after breathing in the carbon monoxide.

The fire appears accidental, but that has yet to be confirmed.

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