A 50-year-old man is dead in the latest fire to hit the Sunshine Coast, although this one does not appear to be suspicious in nature.
On Thursday night, Aug. 7, Sunshine Coast RCMP and the Gibsons fire department attended a trailer fire on Reed Road. The trailer was destroyed in the blaze, and a body was located inside.
"An in-depth investigation was conducted last weekend, which included an experienced RCMP fire investigator from the Lower Mainland and a representative from the office of the fire commissioner," said Sgt. Stuart Falebrinza. "At this time the determination has been made that the fire is non-criminal in nature."
An autopsy was held on Tuesday, and according to Falebrinza, the preliminary results do not indicate anything suspicious in nature. "Everything from the investigation is pointing to the fire being accidental," he said.
He said the identity of the deceased is not being released at this time.
