Community housing fire claims woman’s life

The fire broke out in a third floor apartment at about 1:30 a.m. (on Kendleton Dr. near Kipling and Albion).

Firefighters pulled the woman from the burning building without vital signs and she later died in hospital.

Fire officials say a police constable tried to rescue the woman before firefighters arrived, but the smoke was too heavy, and the officer required treatment for smoke inhalation.

The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.

The victim’s name has not been released.