Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
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UPDATE: Body Found In Burned Out Home (VIDEO)

Windsor police have confirmed a body was found by firefighters while extinguishing an early morning blaze on Aubin Rd.

Crews were called to the 1400-block just before 1:30am. The fire spread to a neighbouring home, but was eventually extinguished.

As firefighters began going through the rubble to determine a cause, they discovered the body. The coroner was called to the scene.

One person was also taken to hospital with minor smoke inhalation.

Damage to the home is estimated at around $150,000, with $50,000 damage to contents within the home.  Damage to the neighbouring home is pegged at $90,000.

Windsor police and an investigator with the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal are conducting the investigation, which is in its preliminary stages.

https://youtu.be/nDasxOOB6Tw

Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Two homes damaged by fire on Aubin Rd. Windsor August 12, 2015.  (Photo by Adelle Loiselle)Two homes damaged by fire on Aubin Rd. Windsor August 12, 2015. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle)



Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)Police and fire officials investigate a fatal fire on Aubin Rd., August 12, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)

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