One person is dead following a fire in Arcola on Wednesday.

Shortly after 7 a.m., the Arcola Fire Department and the Carlyle RCMP responded to a residential structure fire in the town.

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A 60-year-old man was found dead in the residence.

The Provincial Fire Scene Examiner and Yorkton RCMP Forensic Identification Section attended to assist with the investigation.

The fire has been extinguished and there is no risk to the public.

An investigation is continuing and the RCMP says there is no reason to suspect the fire is suspicious at this time.