One dead in Russell Road townhouse fire, arson unit investigating

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48 p.m. Ottawa Police were on the scene Friday morning.

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One person is dead after a Thursday night fire in a townhouse on Russell Road. Four people were able to escape the flames.

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The Ottawa police arson unit is investigating the cause of the fire.

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The fire service said they received multiple calls reporting a fire at a 1600 block townhouse on Russell Road at 10:48 p.m. Thursday May 14 evening. When rescue crew arrived on scene within five minutes, the townhouse was fully ablaze, Ottawa Fire Services said.

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One person was found dead inside the home, according to the Ottawa Police Service.

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“Under heavy fire conditions, firefighters immediately conducted search and rescue operations while beginning fire suppression efforts,” OFS Fire Chief Paul Hutt said in a press release Friday.

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The fire spread from the end-unit residential townhouse and spread to an adjacent unit, OFS said.

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Tn total, 10 tenants were displaced by the fire and are receiving support from the Red Cross, the fire service said. Fire fighters were able to bring the blaze under control by 11:59 p.m Thursday.

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The origin of the fire is currently unknown. The Ottawa police and fire services said they are investigating the cause of the incident.

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“Ottawa Fire Services extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends affected by this tragic event,” Hutt wrote.

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