On November 19, 2009, at approximately 6:10am, Selkirk RCMP were dispatched to a residential house fire on the 5000 block of highway 9 in the RM of St. Andrews.
The RM of St. Andrews Fire Department with the assistance of the RM of West St. Paul Fire Department also attended the scene.
The residence was completely lost as a result of the fire and it is believed that nobody was home at the time.
The Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner is attending the scene to assist RCMP with the investigation.
Update 11/19/09 3:05pm
The Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner and Selkirk RCMP have completed the investigation into the fire. The Fire started in a utility room and is determined not to be suspicious.
Cst. David Obirek
Media Relations Officer
Selkirk RCMP Detachment
Ph.(204)482-1222