One person has reportedly died in a mobile trailer fire that broke out early January in Hope.
Hope Fire Department has confirmed that on Jan. 9, early in the morning, they responded to a report of a fire on Laidlaw Road. Nine firefighters arrived to the scene. They later discovered human remains at the scene.
鈥淭he occupant was reported to be at home earlier that evening,鈥� said Fire Chief Thomas Cameron via email. 鈥淚t is unknown if smoke alarms were present and operating at the time of the fire.鈥�
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The Standard has reached out to the BC Coroners Office.
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