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The remains of a 54-year-old man were found following a house fire in the 800 block of Ninth Street SE on Nov. 12, 2022. (Photo Courtesy Ross Lavigne)
Circumstances don't appear criminal: MHPS

Body of 54-year-old man found during investigation of Saturday house fire

Nov 14, 2022 | 10:21 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – One man is dead following a house fire in Medicine Hat over the weekend.

Members of Medicine Hat Fire Services and Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a residential fire in the 800 block of Ninth Street SE in the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 12.

Police say that during the investigation the remains of a 54-year-old male were found in the home. The circumstances of the death do not appear to be criminal in nature, police say, but the MHPS Criminal Investigation Section is continuing the investigation.