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More remains found in rubble of Iqaluit apartment block

March 6, 2012, Iqaluit, Nunavut - Investigators have uncovered more human remains in the rubble of an apartment block that was razed by fire in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

March 6, 2012 
By The Canadian Press


RCMP say the discovery was made on Sunday.

The chief coroner has ordered the remains be transported to Ottawa for an autopsy and identification.

Two people were missing after flames tore through the building at Creekside Village Feb. 27.

One body was found on Friday.

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Dozens of students living in the building were left homeless and lost all their possessions.

Police have said they consider the fire suspicious.


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