Woman’s body found following dumpster fire in Langley, B.C.

A woman’s body has been found following a dumpster fire in Langley.

RCMP were called to the area of 20150 Langley Bypass just before 6 a.m. Friday.

In the process of extinguishing the fire, firefighters discovered the body of a woman.

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Langley RCMP Serious Crime unit has taken over the investigation.

The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time.

Police say there is limited information at this time as to the cause of the fire and the identity of the woman but they are confident the remains are not those of the missing person, Kristina Ward.

If anyone has information that might assist with this investigation, they are asked to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200.