A 6 year old girl from Nelson House is in serious condition after a shed fire over the weekend.

On June 6, Nelson House RCMP responded to a report of a storage shed fire at a residence. Police were informed that children were inside the burning shed. When police arrived on scene, four children had been taken to the local nursing station.

3 girls and 1 boy between the ages of 3 and 6 were injured by the fire. 3 of the children were taken to a Winnipeg hospital for treatment of burns, including one 6 year old female who remains in serious condition.

It is not known what caused the fire at this time. The Office of the Fire Commission is assisting with the investigation.