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Two women were injured after shots were fired in Duck Bay.

On Saturday, at around 2:40 p.m., Winnipegosis RCMP received a report of a disturbance.

When RCMP were on their way, another report came in that shots had been fired at the location.

When officers arrived on the scene, they immediately arrested a 48-year-old woman without incident.

A rifle was located and seized.

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The investigation determined that a fight had occurred between the woman in custody and another 48-year-old woman. She was also arrested without incident.

Both women had minor physical injuries.

They’ve been released pending a court appearance on multiple charges.

On Sunday, at around 4:30 a.m., Winnipegosis RCMP attended a house fire on South Bay Street in Duck bay.

The structure was completely burned to the ground.

The residence belonged to the second woman arrested in relation to the shots fired incident on Saturday. She was still in police custody at the time of the fire.

RCMP say that the fire appears to be suspicious at this time.

The investigation is continuing.