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Story summary
- On March 14, 2026, a fire broke out in a high-rise Ottawa apartment, prompting 911 calls from residents.
- Fire crews arrived within three minutes and rescued four individuals, but two later died from their injuries.
- Firefighters battled heavy smoke and flames and contained the fire to the affected unit.
- The Ottawa Fire Services said the investigation is ongoing and that a fire truck remains on-site to monitor for flare-ups.
