On Dec. 18, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Hanna RCMP received a report of a residential structure fire in the 200 block of 4 Avenue West in the Town of Hanna.
Hanna Fire Department arrived at the scene and located a female lying by the sidewalk in front of the residence. Unfortunately, the 40-year-old female succumbed to her injuries, which are believed to be as a result of the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Hanna RCMP, Hanna Fire Department, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. An update will be sent when more information becomes available.
Submitted by RCMP media relations