**Update at 1:15 p.m., February 18th, 2022**
An apartment fire in Teeswater this morning has claimed one life.
It happened at the corner of Clinton and Gordon Streets. There is an area still taped off in that area.
Police and fire were reported to be on the scene as early as 5:15 a.m. Friday. South Bruce OPP are now confirming one person was found inside, and they were taken to hospital where they were later pronounced deceased. Their identity is being withheld pending next of kin being notified.
There is still an investigation on-going at the scene and a cause and damage hasn't been determined at this time. The Ontario Fire Marshall's office and the Coroner's office are assisting with the investigation.
