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Body found after fire extinguished at homeless camp in Surrey, B.C.

Surrey RCMP rope off the scene of a fire at a homeless encampment in Surrey, B.C., where a body was found on April 25, 2022 after firefighters extinguished the blaze. Global News

A body was found at a homeless camp in Surrey, B.C., that was razed by fire on Monday morning.

The Surrey Fire Service found the deceased person around 7:30 a.m. after flames broke out at the encampment in the 8800-block of 120 Street.

The victim has not yet been identified.

Surrey RCMP are investigating the tragedy, along with local firefighters and the B.C. Coroners Service.

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Anyone with information can contact the Mounties at 604-599-0502 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.

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