Two dead after fire at Hawkesbury retirement home
Posted May 26, 2012 02:48:05 AM.
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HAWKESBURY, Ont. – Two people have been killed after a fire occurred at the Place Mont Roc retirement home in Hawkesbury.
Emergency crews from surrounding municipalities including Ottawa Paramedics were called to the retirement home around 9:30 p.m. Friday, according to The Ottawa Citizen.
Ottawa Paramedics told 1310News, a doctor was on hand to assist paramedics but two were pronounced dead on scene. They also told 1310News that two firefighters suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital.
The Ottawa Citizen has reported two residents were also taken to hospital for minor injuries, and another three later showed up seeking medical help.
The age and gender of the deceased have not been released. Neither has the cause of the fire.
The residents were transported to another retirement home or will be staying with family.
