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One person dies after apartment fire near Burnaby’s Central Park
Police say a person died at the scene despite life-saving measures after an apartment building caught fire near Central Park early Tuesday. The fire remains under investigation.
One person has died after an apartment building caught fire near Central Park in Burnaby on Tuesday morning. Burnaby RCMP say local firefighters called police to a high-rise on Grange Street near Barker Avenue just after 4:30 a.m. to help with evacuations and traffic control.
The person died at the scene from their injuries despite life-saving measures, police said. The fire remains under investigation. Arson investigators will work with Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Support Team to determine the cause.
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragic event,” Cpl. Mike Kalanj said in a statement. CTV News has contacted the Burnaby Fire Department for more information.