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Elderly man killed in Guelph house fire: police

A Guelph fire vehicle appears in a file photo. (CTV Kitchener) A Guelph fire vehicle appears in a file photo. (CTV Kitchener)
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A Guelph man died in a house fire on Saturday.

It happened just before 2:45 p.m. at a residence on Mayfield Avenue. According to police, when officers arrived they found the house engulfed in flames and were unable to get inside.

“The Guelph Fire Department arrived moments later and began fighting the fire. Sadly, an elderly male was located deceased inside the residence,” said police spokesperson, Scott Tracey.

Police said the man who died was in his 90s.

The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office was called to the scene to assist with the investigation.

Tracey says investigators and fire officials will likely be on scene throughout Monday as the investigation continues.

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