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2 Found Dead In 'Suspicious' Surrey House Fire

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 26 Jan, 2018 10:16 AM

SURREY, B.C. — Police are investigating a fatal house fire in Surrey, B.C., that's believed to be suspicious.

Police say the fire broke out Thursday afternoon in a residential area in the south end of the city.

A news release from police says two victims were found dead in the home.

The deaths are believed to be suspicious, and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is now investigating.

Police still here in south #SurreyBC at 174 and 28B at upscale house where two bodies were found this afternoon after a fire was reported at the residence. Neighbors say mother and son lived at the home @CKNW @GlobalBC @SurreyRCMP @HomicideTeam pic.twitter.com/CkZEXcPpco
— Janet Brown (@JanetBrown980) January 26, 2018

The area is expected to be cordoned off for "a significant amount of time," as police gather evidence.

Details about the victims have not been released, and police are asking anyone with information to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

Anyone who has information about the incident or who saw anything suspicious is asked to call IHIT investigators at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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