North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are investigating a death that occurred in a residential fire early this week.
At around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 28th, police were dispatched to the 1600-block of Maple Bay Road in North Cowichan to assist with the residential fire.
According to RCMP, the blaze necessitated the mobilization for firefighters from North Cowichan, Maple Bay, Crofton and Chemainus.
“Though the investigation is ongoing, police can confirm that at least one person was pronounced deceased at the scene,” wrote an RCMP spokesperson in a media release.
“The investigation remains in its infancy and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.”
Police ask that anyone with information contact North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at (250) 748-5522.
