One person is dead following a house fire in Windsor.
Around 6:30 a.m., Windsor Fire and Rescue crews were called to a fire at a home in the 3500 block of Askin Avenue near Beals Street.
Firefighters went into a defensive posture to battle the flames and eventually brought it under control.
Chief Fire Prevention Officer Mike Coste says one person was discovered dead inside the home, but officials are not releasing the identity of the victim until next of kin is notified.
One firefighter also suffered a burnt hand and was taken to the hospital for treatment before being released.
.@WindsorFire1 battling a blaze in the 3500-block of Askin. It’s a defensive attack. No word yet on injuries. Avoid the area. #cklw @AM800CKLW pic.twitter.com/FSLjjJuaFV
— Rob Hindi (@rhindi800) February 5, 2025
A damage estimate has not been determined but is being described as significant due to fire and water damage.
The cause of the fire is also under investigation.
Investigators from the Ontario Fire Marshal's office, Windsor Fire and Rescue Services, and Windsor Police are on the scene and are expected to be there until Thursday.