Police say two people are dead after a house fire in South Surrey on Thursday afternoon.
The fire, in a large residence near the 28B Avenue and 174A Street intersection, is being investigated by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT).
It is being deemed suspicious.
in 17400 block of 28B Avenue in for a house fire with 2 victims found inside. Deaths appear suspicious. and working together to gather evidence. Call IHIT w/ info. Presser at scene w/ Cpl Frank Jang at 7:30pm tonight.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam)
Surrey firefighters responded to a fire just before 2 p.m.
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They found heavy smoke from the building and called in a second alarm for additional manpower.
According to a witness at the scene, a woman was found by fire crews at the scene.
Anyone with information can call the to IHIT Helpline at 1-877-551-4448.
More to come…
