One dead in Hamilton apartment fire

By News Staff

One person has died after fire broke out at an apartment building in Hamilton.

Emergency crews were called to the scene in the Main Street West and Hess Street area just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday.

Fire crews faced flames and heavy smoke as they attempted to rescue the victim from the blaze, which was contained to a unit on the ninth floor.

Paramedics pronounced the victim dead on scene.

Officials estimate the fire caused about $15,000 in damages.

There has been no word on how the fire started.

The victim’s identity has not been released.

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