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Saturday morning fire on Martell Crescent kills person, dog: Winnipeg fire, EMS

The aftermath of a fire on Martel Crescent that killed one person, and their dog,. Alison MacKinnon / Global News

Just before 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews responded to reports of a fire on Martell Crescent.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the fire well-involved, with flames coming out of the basement windows of the bi-level home.

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911 calls suggested that an individual was trapped inside the house.

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Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service battles a fire on Pritchard Ave.

During a search completed by fire crews, a deceased victim along with a deceased dog was recovered.

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There is no word yet on the cause of the fire or the cost of the damage.

 

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