Deadly house fire in Surrey

50-year-male removed from basement passes away.

A weekend house fire in Surrey early Saturday morning has claimed a man’s life.

Surrey RCMP say they received a report from Surrey Fire Service shortly after midnight July 4 of a residential fire near 156 Street and 82 Avenue.

It was determined there was a man trapped inside the residence, who was removed by fire fighters but later passed away.

His cause of death has not been confirmed and he had not been identified as of Monday morning.

Police say the fire does not appear suspicious, but the exact cause has yet to be determined.

Anyone with further information is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca

 

 

 

 

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