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Officials believe the cause of a fire in Fredericton’s College Hill area, which led to the discovery of a deceased man on Friday, was accidental.
Officials believe the cause of a fire in Fredericton’s College Hill area, which led to the discovery of a deceased man on Friday , was accidental.
The Fredericton Fire Department was called to a residence on Valleyview Street around 11:30 a.m. for a report of smoke coming from the building. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
“Firefighters forced entry in the apartment, and they located and removed a 32-year-old male and immediately provided care,” said Fredericton fire chief Dwayne Killingbeck, to reporters on Monday. “Despite their efforts, the man did not survive his injuries. ” Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top stories “While the investigation remains ongoing, preliminary findings indicate the fire was accidental.
” Killingbeck said an unknown number of people in the multi-unit building were able to escape safely. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. The cause of the man’s death hasn’t been made public. A “do not occupy” notice is posted on the building, barring anybody from entering. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
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