1 person dead in condo fire in Little Canada

One person is dead in a fire at a condominium complex in Little Canada.

Firefighters were called to the Canabury Square Condominiums about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. A fire broke out in one of the condos located in the middle of the complex. The fire spread to a second unit above.

Officials say 15 other units, damaged by smoke and water, are uninhabitable.

Buses were brought to the complex to provide temporary shelter for residents evacuated from the complex, which has more than 250 units.

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Neighbors tell KSTP-TV the deceased is an elderly woman.

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Information from: WCCO-AM

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