Edmonton Fire Rescue said one person died after an early Saturday morning fire.
The identity of the victim has not been released.
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Two other people were taken to hospital after firefighters responded to a blaze at an apartment building at Jasper Avenue and 90 Street shortly after 2 a.m.
An Edmonton Fire Rescue spokesperson said a fire in a ninth-floor suite forced the evacuation of that floor and two others due to smoke.
The fire was called out shortly before 5 a.m.
READ MORE: Fire causes heavy damage at townhouse fourplex in north Edmonton’s Schonsee area
Edmonton fire said the emergency support response team is providing assistance to displaced residents.
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