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House Fire in Keremeos Claims One Life
Police are investigating the cause after a residential fire destroyed a home and left one person dead, officials said.
- A major house fire in Keremeos on Wednesday claimed the life of one person, prompting the RCMP to assume investigation of the residential structure fire.
- Emergency crews responded to the blaze located in the 800 Block of Highway 3A at the intersection with Upper Bench Road, where the fire broke out on May 13.
- Travel along Highway 3A was cut off in both directions while crews remained on scene; DriveBC directed travelers to use Highway 3 or Highway 97 instead.
- Thursday morning, the RCMP issued a press release extending sincere condolences to the family and friends grieving the loss of their loved one during this difficult time.
- The Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department and the RCMP continue investigating the fire's cause, stating, "The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time.
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RCMP investigating death in Keremeos house fire
The RCMP have taken over the investigation of a residential structure fire off Highway 3A in Keremeos, after an individual was discovered deceased at the scene. The Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department and the RCMP responded to the scene around 3 p.m. “The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time, with investigators working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident,” stated an RCMP press release. “Keremeos RCMP ext…
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