One person is dead following a house fire in Chilliwack, B.C.
Thirty-five firefighters responded to the blaze on Butchart St. near McCaffrey Blvd. around 7:15 a.m. Saturday
Crews arrived to find flames shooting out of a basement window.
The fire was quickly knocked down before firefighters found a deceased man inside the basement bedroom.
Get breaking National news
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
The bedroom suffered heavy damage while the rest of the house sustained smoke and water damage.
The fire is believed to be accidental.
Comments