Bodies of two people found following house fire

March 8, 2020
Upper Salmon Creek , New Brunswick

News release

West District RCMP along with the New Brunswick Fire Marshal Office are investigating a house fire where the bodies of two people were found.

On March 7, 2020, at about 8:00 am, RCMP responded to a report of a house fire in Upper Salmon Creek, N.B. Upon arrival, most of the home had already been destroyed by the fire.

The bodies of two people were located within the residence after the fire was extinguished. Police are working with the coroner's office to confirm their identities.

Autopsies will be performed to determine the cause of death.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the West District RCMP at 1-888-506-RCMP (7267).

–30–

Contact information

Cst. Warren Vogan
West District RCMP
1-888-506-RCMP (7267)

Date modified: