Chilliwack RCMP confirm adult male died in Friday’s house fire, criminality ruled out

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CHILLIWACK – A Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson says an adult male died in Friday’s house fire on Young Road, but the blaze is not considered suspicious at this time.

Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener said police responded to a reported structure fire on Friday, Oct. 30 at approximately 2:16 p.m., in the 9800 block of Young Road. Chilliwack firefighters attended and extinguished the blaze.

Cpl. Kiener said that during a search of the home, an adult male was located inside the home and was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene.

She said police continue to collaborate with fire officials and personnel from the BC Coroners Service.

Police remained at the scene until the afternoon of Sunday, November 1, while fire investigators conducted a thorough examination of the residence as part of the investigation, Cpl. Kiener said.

Cpl. Kiener said at this time, investigators do not suspect criminality was a factor in the man’s death, and the fire is not being treated as suspicious.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no further information is available at this time, Cpl. Kiener said.