1 lifeless after hearth in Sandy Hill condo

Ottawa paramedics say one particular person was pronounced lifeless on the scene of a hearth on Wiggins Personal in central Ottawa Monday evening.

In a information launch, Ottawa Hearth Companies stated they had been referred to as to the scene within the south finish of the Sandy Hill neighbourhood close to the Rideau River at about 10:10 p.m.

The primary signal one thing was improper got here from the alarm firm, they stated, then 911 callers reported smoke and flames had been coming from a first-floor window.

Firefighters stated they discovered and attacked a fireplace in a first-floor bed room after they arrived.

Different firefighters discovered somebody in one other a part of the unit that was full of heavy smoke, introduced them outdoors and handled them till paramedics arrived, based on the information launch.

The reason for the fireplace is below investigation. The sufferer has not been recognized.