Greater Sudbury Fire Services was called to a fire on Victoria Street in Sudbury on December 19th, 2016 shortly before midnight.
13 Firefighters from 2 stations repsonded to the blaze.
Damages are estimated at $50,000. There was minimal fire damage however smoke damage is described as severe.
A 60-year old female was transported to hospital where resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the female was pronounced deceased.
Greater Sudbury Police and investigators from the Office of the Fire Marshal are currently at the residence in order to determine the cause of the fire, as well as, assist with the Coroner’s investigation.
At this time there are no indications of foul play.
A postmortem examination will be conducted to assist in determining the cause of death.
The name of the deceased is not being released at this time, pending notification of next of kin.