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Comox Valley
2025-01-30 14:53 PST
File # 2025-1293
A fire on the early morning of January 29, 2025 has claimed the life of one person.
At approximately 1:15 a.m. emergency crews responded to a report of a house fire on the 1900-block of Toronitz Road in Comox. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and during a subsequent search of the residence, a deceased individual was located inside. While the identity of the individual is believed to be known, positive identification will be confirmed through forensic means.
Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the fire; however, it is not believed to be criminal in nature.
The BC Coroner’s Service is conducting a concurrent investigation.
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