A house fire in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday has left one man dead.
Crews were called to the fire at a home in the 5700-block of 128 Street around 9:40 p.m.
“The occupants of the residence had already evacuated with the exception of the one person who resided in the secondary suite,” Surrey RCMP said in a media release.
“Surrey Fire Department located a man in the secondary suite, who did not survive.”
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Officials have yet to confirm the victim’s identity.
Mounties and a Surrey Fire Services fire inspector are investigating how the fire broke out, but do not believe it to be suspicious.
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The BC Coroners Service is conducting its own investigation into the man’s death.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.
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