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Sipekne'katik RCMP Detachment investigates fatal residential fire
August 11, 2025
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Sipekne'katik, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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Sipekne'katik RCMP Detachment is investigating a fatal house fire.
On August 10, at approximately 12:25 a.m., RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a structure fire on Tuff St. near Burma Rd. When RCMP officers arrived at the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames.
After the fire was extinguished, firefighters located one person, a 52-year-old Sipekne'katik woman, deceased inside the home.
At this time, from the information and evidence gathered, criminality is not believed to be a factor.
The investigation remains ongoing and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal's Office and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.
Anyone with information about this incident who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact Sipekne’katik RCMP Detachment at 902-758-3388. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
Our thoughts are with the woman’s loved ones at this difficult time.
File #: 2025-1159864