Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services is investigating a fatal fire that occurred on Wednesday night, July 29.
Firefighters responded to a fire alarm activation in an apartment building on the 500 block of Victoria Avenue North in Cranbrook.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and found a fire in a single suite in the building.
The lone occupant, an elderly man, did not survive the incident.
Investigators were on scene yesterday. They don’t believe the fire was suspicious, but the investigation is ongoing.
“Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services would like to share their appreciation for the professional assistance of our partners at the Cranbrook RCMP and the BC Coroners Service for their help and expertise during the incident and investigation,” said fire chief Scott Driver.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends affected by this tragic event.”
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