Victoria County District RCMP, supported by the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal's Office and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service, is investigating a fatal house fire that occurred in Big Harbour.
On April 3, at approximately 2:30 a.m., RCMP officers and fire services responded to a report of an active structure fire at a property on Big Harbour Rd. Upon arrival at the scene, first responders found a residence fully engulfed in flames.
One occupant of the home was located deceased.
At this time, the investigation, which is at an early stage, indicates that the cause of the fire is not suspicious. The investigation, however, is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this fire, or with surveillance video or dashcam footage that could support the investigation, is asked to call the Victoria County District RCMP at 902-295-2350. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.