On Dec. 5, 2019, at approximately 4 p.m., Mayerthorpe RCMP responded to a residential fire along with Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Services. Despite extensive efforts by Fire Services, the residence was destroyed by the fire. No other homes were affected.
On Dec. 6, 2019, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Mayerthorpe RCMP were informed by fire personnel that one occupant was located deceased within the residence. A more extensive search of the residence was delayed until 9 a.m. when the fire was completely extinguished. Four more occupants were located deceased. The occupants are believed to be two adults and three children.
Investigation into this incident remains ongoing by the Office of the Fire Commissioner and the RCMP.
Out of respect for the privacy of the family involved in this incident, no further information will be provided by the RCMP.