RCMP investigating fatal house fire

May 18, 2020
Moncton, New Brunswick

News release

The Codiac Regional RCMP is investigating a fatal house fire in Moncton, New Brunswick.

On May 17, 2020, shortly after 4 a.m., the RCMP along with the Moncton Fire Department responded to a call of a fire at a residence on Nancy Street in Moncton.

A man who had been staying at the residence was able to get out of the home and was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. A body was discovered inside the residence after the fire was extinguished.

An autopsy will be performed to assist in identifying the person and the exact cause of death.

The Codiac Regional RCMP along with the Provincial Fire Marshal's office are continuing to investigate to determine the cause of the fire.

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Contact information

S/Sgt. Constance Roussel
Codiac Regional RCMP
506-857-2400

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