A fire in South Burnaby Thursday morning has left one person dead.
In an email, Burnaby RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mike Kalanj said crews were called to a structure fire near Southridge Drive and Byrnpark Drive.
Mounties located a deceased person at the scene, he said. Police have not released any details about the victim.
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“Burnaby RCMP arson investigators and other plainclothes units are currently leading the investigation,” Kalanj added.
Police have not specified what type of structure caught fire.
A large portion of a wooded area at the scene was behind police tape Thursday evening.
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The BC Coroners Service is also investigating.
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