(FILE)
Winnipeg police are investigating following a fatal fire in the Lord Roberts neighbourhood on Monday.
Firefighters were called just after 1 p.m. to a house in the 700 block of Nassau Street, where they were met with heavy smoke and flames.
Three people managed to escape and were transported to hospital. A man and woman in their 60s, and a woman in her 30s were treated and released.
A man in his 40s was found deceased inside the home, according to police.
Firefighters declared the fire under control at around 4:14 p.m.
The Winnipeg police major crimes unit continues to investigate.
