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Arson ruled out in fatal Burnaby house fire
Burnaby RCMP say investigators have ruled out arson in a house fire that killed a 33-year-old Burnaby woman. Firefighters were called to a home near Douglas Road and Norfolk Street shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 9, and the case has been referred to the B.C. Coroners Service.
A house fire in Burnaby that killed one person last week has been deemed non-suspicious, Burnaby RCMP say. Firefighters were called to a home on Douglas Road near Norfolk Street shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 9.
Despite the efforts of first responders at the scene, one person died. Police have identified the victim as a 33-year-old woman from Burnaby. In an update Thursday, Burnaby RCMP offered condolences to the woman’s family and friends.
Investigators ruled out arson, police said. The matter has been handed over to the B.C. Coroners Service.