Cold Lake man succumbs to injuries sustained at fire at Kokum’s House

Local authorities have said that a 50-year-old male from Cold Lake has succumbed to his injuries following a fire at Kokum’s House on the southside of the city on Saturday.

Cold Lake RCMP, Fire and Emergency Services responded to a building structure fire at the men’s shelter in Cold Lake South on Saturday evening.

The building suffered extensive interior damage and several persons were treated on-scene for smoke inhalation and other related injuries.

A 50-year-old male from Cold Lake was transported via STARS to an Edmonton hospital in critical condition and has succumbed to his injuries while in care.

Cold Lake General Investigative Section and the RCMP Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.

Cold Lake RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance for any information in relation to this incident. Please contact Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3302 or your local police.

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