ON Tuesday, September 29, just after 4:30 a.m., Burnaby RCMP frontline officers responded to a request from Burnaby Fire Department (BFD) to assist with a structure fire at a high-rise apartment building in the 4200-block of Grange Street, near Barker Avenue.
Police assisted with the evacuation of residents and shut down traffic in both directions on Grange Street for several hours.
Despite attempted life-saving measures, one person succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.
“It was a tough morning for everyone involved,” said Cpl. Mike Kalanj with Burnaby RCMP. “Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragic event.”
Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Support Team and arson investigators have assumed conduct of the file.
Police have not yet determined the cause of the fire.
The investigation is ongoing.
