Fatal southeast Calgary house fire investigated as suspicious
Posted Feb 18, 2022 11:39 am.
Last Updated Feb 18, 2022 3:43 pm.
Police are treating a fatal house fire in southeast Calgary as suspicious.
One person was found dead after crews were called to the blaze at around 5 a.m. along Douglas Ridge Green, in the community of Douglasdale.
Due to the circumstances surrounding the nature of the fire, police say it is suspicious and major crimes is investigating along with the arson unit.
An autopsy will completed on Tuesday.
Other homes in the area were evacuated because of the fire. No other injuries have been reported.
In addition, because of structural concerns caused by the fire, it may take some time to ensure the scene is safe before more inspection can take place.
