Police now say it was an elderly man who died when a house in Newdale, Man. went up in flames last week.
Emergency crews were called to the fire at the home in the community, roughly 224 km northwest of Winnipeg, around 5:40 a.m. Friday.
Police originally said one person was found dead in the home, but were waiting for an autopsy to confirm their identity.
No other injuries were reported.
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On Wednesday police said the victim has been identified as a 74-year-old man.
Wasagaming RCMP say the fire does not appear to be suspicious, but the exact cause has yet to be determined.
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