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One confirmed fatality, ten families affected in Rosthern, Sask. apartment fire

Click to play video: 'Apartment building blaze in Rosthern, Sask leaves 1 dead'
Apartment building blaze in Rosthern, Sask leaves 1 dead
Saskatchewan first responders from Rosthern Fire and Rescue battled smoke and flames occurring in an apartment building on Thursday morning. Rosthern RCMP, Wakaw RCMP, local EMS and fire crews from neighbouring communities attended the emergency to assist. Crews reported one death and said 12 families were displaced by the fire. – Dec 8, 2022

An apartment building on 4th Avenue in Rosthern, Sask., caught fire at approximately 9 a.m.Thursday.

Rosthern Fire and Rescue attended immediately alongside Rosthern RCMP officers, Wakaw RCMP, local EMS, and fire departments from neighbouring communities.

An apartment in Rosthern caught fire Thursday morning, affecting 10 families. Photo courtesy of Marjorie Halili.
An apartment in Rosthern caught fire Thursday morning, affecting 10 families. Photo courtesy of Marjorie Halili. Marjorie Halili

There is one confirmed fatality so far. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service has been called to the scene.

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All other residents from the building were evacuated and escorted to a safe location. Some required medical assistance from EMS for smoke inhalation.

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In total, ten families have been affected by the fire.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Officers have secured a perimeter around the building and are asking all public to avoid the area.

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