At approximately 12:20 a.m. on January 20, 2017, Outlook RCMP responded to a call of a house fire in the RM of Rudy near Glenside, SK.
Upon arrival, members found the house fully engulfed in flames. Two female adults had managed to escape the structure without injury. However, a 70-year-old male did not get out of the house.
Outlook RCMP are now able to confirm that the deceased was recovered from the burned remains of the home.
RCMP will not be releasing the man’s name. An autopsy has been ordered by the coroner's office for later this week.
The investigation is continuing with the assistance of the Fire Commissioner’s office and the Coroner.
No further details are available at this time.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, however it is not believed to be suspicious at this time. Fire investigators were at the scene Sunday, Jan. 22 as well as the Coroner. The investigation is ongoing.
Also attending were the Outlook Fire Department, Hanley Fire Department and Outlook EMS.
