One person dead after house fire in Prince Albert 

Prince Albert police say one person has died following a structure fire Wednesday morning.

At around 7:42 a.m., police and fire crews were called to a home on the 100 block of 18th Street East, Prince Albert Service said in a news release.

Firefighters extinguished the flames and searched the home, where they found a person.

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The victim was removed from the residence and cared for by paramedics with Parkland Ambulance but was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have since vacated the scene, with all road restrictions being lifted.

The service confirmed its major crimes unit was also called and is investigating along with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.

Police say further updates will be provided as they become available.