1 man, multiple pets dead in Mission house fire Friday morning

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MISSION — The Mission Fire Rescue Service reports that one person and “multiple pets” have passed in an early-morning fire on Friday, July 31.

Crews were called to Third Avenue, west of Murray Street, at 5:27 a.m., where they found heavy fire from behind the property and black smoke pushing out the front door.

“At that point, firefighters were notified that not all occupants were accounted for,” said Deputy Chief Nick Rychkun. “Crews mounted an aggressive offensive fire attack through the ground-level floor and found heavy fire involvement as they pushed to the second floor.”

Mission RCMP has also confirmed that the deceased was an adult man.

“Mission RCMP spoke with two of the occupants who said a bystander who was driving home observed the smoke coming from the residence was able to wake them,” said police. “They were able to escape the residence but stated another male was believed to still be inside the burning house.”

An additional person was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.

Emergency Support Services are supporting two residents and remaining pets.

Initial police findings say the fire does not appear to be suspicious. Mission Fire will continue to investigate the cause.

“Mission RCMP would like to remind everyone to take a minute today to test your smoke alarms and [check] the expiration date, which is 10 years from the manufacture date. If you have any questions regarding smoke alarms, please contact your local fire department,” RCMP added.