Fatal house fire being investigated in Langley

Langley

2023-05-04 09:57 PDT

File # 2023-14332

Fire investigators with both the Langley RCMP and Township of Langley Fire Department remain on scene investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in Langley.

On May 3, 2023 just before 7:00 pm, Langley RCMP were notified of a structure fire in the basement of a home in the 5100 block of 264 Street in Langley B.C. Police arrived as firefighters were performing emergency first aid on a man who had been located inside the home. Unfortunately, the 55 year old Langley man did not survive.

The exact cause of the fire is not yet known. The Langley RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) has assumed conduct of the ongoing police investigation assisted by the Township of Langley Fire Department.

If you witnessed anything or have any additional information and have not yet spoken to police you are asked to contact the Langley RCMP at 604 532-3200.

Released by

Cpl. Craig van Herk

Email: craig.vanherk@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: langley.rcmp-grc.gc.ca (English only)

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