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Brooks RCMP says a man died in a residential fire in the community on January 12, 2023. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Fatal house fire under investigation in Brooks

Jan 13, 2023 | 4:19 PM

BROOKS, AB – Fire officials and RCMP are continuing to investigate a fatal residential fire in Brooks.

Emergency responders were called to a home in the community at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Three people were able to get out of the residence.

Once the flames were extinguished, Brooks RCMP says the remains of a 62-year-old man were located inside the home.

The victim has been transported to the Calgary office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy.

The cause of the fire has been determined to be non-suspicious.

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