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1 Dead in Burnaby House Fire, RCMP Say
One person died and another was taken to hospital as Burnaby RCMP and arson investigators work to determine the cause.
- On Friday, Oct 9, 2026, Burnaby RCMP responded to a residential fire on Douglas Road near Norfolk Street at 4:30 a.m., where one person died at the scene despite life-saving efforts.
- Burnaby Fire Department and BCEHS arrived alongside Police to assist two individuals with serious injuries, providing immediate life-saving efforts at the residential structure fire.
- Part of Douglas Road was closed for several hours to accommodate emergency response efforts. Traffic in the area faced significant disruptions throughout the morning following the incident.
- The Investigative Support Team and Police have assumed command of the investigation to determine the fire's cause. Arson investigators are now working the case.
- Although the cause of the fire remains unknown, Police confirmed one person was transported to hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing.
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Today In BC1 dead in Burnaby house fire, RCMP say
Another person taken to hospital for treatment
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One dead in South Burnaby house fire
RCMP are investigating after one person died in an early morning house fire in South Burnaby. Just after 4:30 a.m. on Friday, October 9, Burnaby RCMP responded to a residential structure fire on Douglas Road near Norfolk Street. Frontline officers attended along with Burnaby Fire and B.C. Emergency Health Services. Despite life-saving efforts at the […]
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