Surrey RCMP was on scene following a report of a house fire in the 143rd block of 26th Avenue in Surrey.
At approximately 6:44 on January 1, Surrey RCMP received a report from emergency services of a house fire in the 143rd block of 25th Avenue.
Upon police attendance, the residence was fully engulfed and was being contained by fire crews on scene. Four occupants managed to escape the blaze and are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. A fifth occupant was located deceased inside of the residence. The investigation is in the early stages and officers, in partnership with Surrey Fire are making efforts to determine the exact cause of the fire.
Officers are conducting neighbourhood canvassing and speaking with anyone who witnessed this to obtain further information.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file# 2024-125.
If you wish to make an anonymous report please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.
