A woman is in hospital as a result of a house fire on Sweetgrass First Nation just after 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31.
Police say community members driving past noticed the flames. After calling 911 the father and daughter approached the house and called to see if anyone was inside.
They heard coughing and the father entered the house and located an 18-year-old female inside. He pulled her to safety. The other residents of the house arrived on scene and confirmed there was no one else inside.
The 18-year-old woman was transported to hospital in North Battleford by ambulance with undetermined injuries. She was later transferred to hospital in Saskatoon. Local volunteer firefighters attended to ensure the fire did not spread, but the structure could not be saved.
Cause of the fire is unknown at this time and the Battlefords RCMP investigation is ongoing. Cut Knife RCMP also responded to the call.
