Man suspected dead in structure fire

February 24, 2026 - Fraser Lake, British Columbia
From: Fraser Lake RCMP

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Police are investigating after a structure fire destroyed the Fraser Lake Inn along with a neighbouring business as one person remains outstanding and is suspected to have died in the blaze.

On February 22, 2026, at 3:06 a.m., the Fraser Lake RCMP responded to a structure fire at the Fraser Lake Inn. Upon arrival, police discovered that a person had re-entered the Inn and was still outstanding. Officers attempted to search the building but were pushed back by heavy smoke. The Fraser Lake Fire Department extinguished the flames, but the building was ultimately destroyed, along with a neighbouring business.

“The investigation is ongoing and the search for the missing person is underway; however, the site remains unsafe for personnel due to heat and toxic off-gassing,” said Staff Sergeant Kris Clark of the BC RCMP. “Tragically, it is believed that the outstanding person has likely died in the fire.”

The cause of the fire is currently unknown; however, there was nothing to indicate criminality at this time.

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