One person was taken to hospital with serious injuries as the result of a house fire in Makinsons on the weekend.

First responders were called to the scene on Hodgewater Line around 5:30 on Sunday.

A passerby was able to remove the lone occupant of the home before firefighters arrived.

Firefighters were able to knock down the blaze, but the house was extensively damaged.

RCMP are seeking any witnesses or video images from the Hodgewater Line area around the time of the fire.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bay Roberts RCMP 709-786-2118.

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