S.E. duplex fire claims woman’s life

The Calgary Fire Department says a woman has died in a blaze that broke out just before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

The fire started in the 5600 block of Pensacola Crescent, where firefighters found a woman on the second floor of a duplex.

She was transported to hospital, but later died and was the only person at home at the time of the incident.

Crews confined the damage to the areas where the fire started in the kitchen and bedroom.  Sixteen firefighters and 6 units responded to the blaze.

Damage to the structure is estimated to be approximately $25,000.

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