‘Deeply Tragic’: 2 People Found Dead After RV Fire Near Trail, RCMP Say
Police say the fire is not suspicious and investigators found no evidence of foul play as the BC Coroners Service takes over.
- On Tuesday, May 12, two people died following a recreational vehicle fire near Seven Mile Dam, about 15 kilometres south of Trail in the Pend d Oreille Valley, according to Trail and Greater District RCMP.
- Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue extinguished the fully engulfed blaze and prevented it from spreading into the surrounding forested area, averting a potential wildfire situation.
- During an on-scene examination, responders located two deceased individuals in the fire debris; RCMP secured the area and launched an initial investigation into the circumstances.
- Police determined the fire is not suspicious with no evidence of foul play identified. The BC Coroners Service has assumed the investigation with Trail and Greater District RCMP support.
- RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Brett Urano called the event a "deeply tragic incident," offering condolences to families and loved ones of the deceased while acknowledging firefighters' life-saving efforts.
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