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1 dead in Surrey house fire on 88 Avenue

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One person has been found deceased by firefighters at a house fire in Surrey. The fire ignited around 5:20 a.m. Saturday morning at a home on 88 Avenue, near 148 Street. – Feb 24, 2024

One person has been found deceased by firefighters after a house fire in Surrey.

The fire ignited around 5:20 a.m. Saturday morning at a home on 88 Avenue, near 148 Street.

The Surrey Fire Service said when its firefighters arrived on scene, flames and smoke were billowing out of the home.

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Crews attacked the fire from the outside before moving in and finding a lone occupant deceased. Surrey RCMP confirmed later Saturday that the victim is an unidentified female.

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Several firefighters and police officers remained Saturday morning for an investigation.

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The fire was not deemed suspicious.

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