Gimli RCMP investigate fatal fire

Police are investigating a fatal fire in the RM of Gimli, Man., over the weekend.

Emergency crews were called to reports of a fire in a garage on Viking Bay, north of Gimli, around 4:50 p.m. Saturday.

The fire quickly spread from the garage to the main part of the home, RCMP said in a release Monday.

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Police say human remains were found in the home when crews were able to safely enter.

The identity of the victim remains unconfirmed, and an autopsy is taking place.

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Gimli RCMP are continuing to investigate, with help from the office of the fire commissioner.