A 15-year-old was found dead inside a home near the 6500-block of 248 Street in Aldergrove where a structure fire was reported on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 6:57 a.m.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this incredibly difficult time,” said Langley RCMP Sgt. Zynal Sharoom.
Sharoom also confirmed that Township firefighters found the structure fully engulfed in flames.
Around 9 a.m., deputy fire chief Russ Jenkins had confirmed to the Aldergrove Star that the Langley Township Fire Department crews were on the scene and responding to the fire.
By about 9:30 a.m., the fire appeared to be out. Fire trucks remained on scene, along with two BC Hydro vehicles and an ambulance.
The cause of the fire is under invesitgation. Sharoom confirmed that BC Coroners Service and fire investigators will continue to examine the incident.
The affected property is located on the west side of 248th Street.
The road remained closed to traffic in both directions near the 248th Street bridge as emergency crews continued their response.