Police, along with the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Fire Department and the North West River Fire Department, responded. The fire was contained, but the residence was destroyed.
No injuries were sustained as a result of the fire. The investigation is ongoing to determine its cause.
The RCMP is asking that anyone with information regarding the fire to contact the Sheshatshiu RCMP Detachment at (709) 497-8700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, http://www.nlcrimestoppers.com.