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Coquitlam Structure Fire Claims a Life

An 18-year-old and a Coquitlam RCMP officer were treated for smoke inhalation as investigators work to determine the fire’s cause.

  • One person is confirmed dead following a residential structure fire on Tuesday in Coquitlam after Coquitlam Fire and Rescue Services located the deceased inside the residence.
  • Emergency crews responded to the 700-block of Roderick Avenue around 9 a.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls about black smoke, with witness information indicating one resident was unaccounted for.
  • An 18-year-old was treated at the scene for injuries, while a Coquitlam RCMP officer received medical care at a local hospital for smoke inhalation.
  • Coquitlam RCMP has assumed conduct of the investigation, working collaboratively with Coquitlam Fire and the Coroners Service to determine the fire's cause.
  • The identity of the deceased remains undetermined, and police said the investigation into the exact cause of the fire continues as crews work to establish facts.
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