At approximately 1:00 am on March 21, 2009, East St. Paul RCMP received a 911 call reporting a disturbance at a residence at 2554 Henderson Highway.
East St. Paul RCMP were already in the area and came upon the residence engulfed in flames. An off duty Winnipeg Fire Department fireman was first on scene.
Police determined all four adult subjects were out of house. East St. Paul Fire Department and EMS were called. One adult female sustained minor cuts to arms upon escaping the house fire. All four were treated and expected to be released from hospital.
The house was a total loss and the office of the Fire Commissioner is investigating. The cause of fire is yet to be determined, foul play is not suspected.
East St. Paul RCMP and the Fire Commissioner Office are still investigating.
Cpl. Patrick Therrien
East St. Paul Detachment