A fire at a Winnipeg motel Sunday morning has claimed the life of one person.

Emergency crews were called to the motel in the 1800 block of Pembina Highway at 8:39 a.m.

Firefighters were able to declare the fire under control by 8:57 a.m. They also contained the fire to just one suite.

Crews searched the structure and located one individual who was declared deceased on scene. All other occupants of the motel had self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews.

One firefighter sustained an injury while on scene and was transported to hospital in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.