An eight-year-old girl suffered life-threatening injuries after a backyard fire in Niagara Falls.
Emergency services were called to a home in the Cherrywood Road and Elmwood Ave area Monday afternoon.
Police say the girl was taken to a local hospital before she was transferred to an out-of-region hospital for further treatment.
She remains in critical condition at this time.
The fire is being investigated by Niagara Regional Police and the Ontario Fire Marshall’s office.
2 Niagara men arrested by Toronto Police
Accessed rooftop to take pics for social media
Niagara Parks Tree Planting Day - Sat. Oct. 24
The free event takes place from 10AM-Noon
Gov't Wastes Too Much Money: Candidate
Gov't Pressured to Investigate Whale Deaths
Niagara Falls MPP is asking the government
Niagara Falls Receives Payment for Casinos
OLG pays for hosting 2 casinos
Niagara Falls Man Charged with Child Porn
The investigation began in August
Toronto Man Charged with Drug Trafficking
Respecting Taxpayers, Douglas Memorial Candidate's Concerns