Mounties in North Cowichan are investigating after a residential fire resulted in a death.
R-C-M-P says officers were called to the scene at around 9:30 a.m. on October 28th, which prompted responses from North Cowichan, Maple Bay, Crofton and Chemainus.
Police say the cause of fire is still under investigation
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Mounties say they responded to a call around 7 p-m on Sunday to the complex in the 13300 block of 103 avenue, and firefighters were already on scene evacuating the building. Police say anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity should contact the Surrey RCMP.