THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has returned an investigation back to the Langley RCMP after human remains were located at the site of a recent explosion.

On October 22 at approximately 2:17 p.m., Langley RCMP responded to the scene of an explosion at a residence in the 24300-block of 8 Avenue. Police located an outbuilding on fire at the rural property which was extinguished by the Township of Langley Fire Department.

During the processing of the scene, firefighters located human remains inside the outbuilding. IHIT took conduct of the investigation.

After several days of investigation, IHIT investigators, in consultation with the BC Coroners Service, have determined that this was not a homicide and will be transitioning the investigation back to the Langley RCMP.

The Langley RCMP Serious Crimes Unit will be continuing the investigation into the circumstances that led to the explosion.