One person was unable to escape the house fire in the 900 block of S. Alder St. this morning.

B次元官网网址淚nitially the fire was showing from both sides of the house extensively, we werenB次元官网网址檛 able to make entry for quite awhile,B次元官网网址� said Ian Baikie, fire chief.

Fire crews responded to multiple 911 calls at 6 a.m. this morning. They arrived at the scene to find the two-storey building engulfed at the front as well as the back.

Baikie said the 18 firefighters fought defensively for a time before they were able to enter the building to do a search. They worked with the coroner service to remove the person who had died.

One person escaped the house and Baikie said there were no other injuries.

At 11:30 a.m. a crew was still on scene putting out small fires and B次元官网网址渄oing an overhaulB次元官网网址� Baikie said.

B次元官网网址淭he RCMP and the fire department will conduct and investigation, we are hoping to do that tomorrow,B次元官网网址� he added.

jocelyn.doll@campbellrivermirror.com
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