RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responds to fatal residential fire
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a fatal residential fire in Lower Sackville.
On April 25, at approximately 3:55 a.m., RCMP officers, EHS and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) services responded to a report of a structure fire at a residence on Manor Dr. Upon arrival, officers attempted to enter the home however, conditions were too intense due to smoke. HRFE arrived, began suppressing the fire and entered the residence.
HRFE removed three adults from the home. Lifesaving measures were attempted by EHS and HRFE; however, all three adults, a 43-year-old man, a 38- year-old woman and a 73-year-old woman, succumbed to their injuries.
Investigators from the Office of the Fire Marshall and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service attended the property.
The investigation is ongoing with partner agencies.
- **** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Update – Structure Fire, Lower Sackville
RCMP Nova Scotia have confirmed that this morning’s fire on Manor Drive resulted in fatalities.
This is a tragic incident for the Lower Sackville community and all those affected.
Our members operated under challenging conditions upon their arrival.
Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, everyone impacted, and our members who responded under extreme conditions.
