Windsor Fire and Rescue Service, April 2018. (Photo by Maureen Revait) Windsor Fire and Rescue Service, April 2018. (Photo by Maureen Revait)
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UPDATE: Second death in Lauzon Road apartment building fire

A fatal fire on Lauzon Road on Sunday morning has claimed a second life.

Fire Prevention Officer Chris Kreibich confirmed the death of a second person late Tuesday night in the hospital.

The fire killed one person and sent two people to the hospital with critical injuries. The second person remains in the hospital.

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services has wrapped up its on-site investigation, as has the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM).

"The investigation remains active and ongoing as information and evidence gathered at the scene continue to be reviewed and analyzed in consultation with our specialized investigative units," said Jim Demetriou of the OFM in an email to WindsorNewsToday.ca.

The cause of the fire remains undetermined

Damage from the fire has not been estimated, though it could reach $1-million. Some 15 residents have been displaced.

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