Fire extinguished at elders’ residence

RCMP are applauding the quick response of Iqaluit residents in saving the elder’s residence from serious damage in a recent fire.

Firefighters found smoke coming from a hole in a light fixture when they were responding to report of a fire at the buiding on March 6. They quickly put a fire found inside the north wall.

Investigators haven’t released the cause of the fire, but ruled out arson.

No one was hurt.

Police thanked Jake Angurasuk, Joe Adams, and Jimmy Stanley for their speedy reaction to the fire.