Nova Scotia RCMP investigating 2 fatal fires
One fire happened at a home in Shelburne County and the other in Colchester County
Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating two fatal fires that happened on Sunday and Monday.
The first, a house fire in Shelburne County, happened Sunday. Police said first responders were called to the scene at 1:35 a.m. AT on West Head Road in West Head, N.S.
When they arrived, the house was engulfed in flames, said a news release. A 74-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said a dog that lived with the man was found dead inside the home.
Police do not consider the fire to be suspicious.
Second fire
The second fire was reported in Colchester County at 6:30 a.m. on Monday near the 4000 block of Alton Road in Alton, N.S.
First responders arrived to a residence that was also fully engulfed, said a separate news release.
Once the fire was out, human remains were found inside the home. Police did not provide further identifying details about the remains.
While police do not consider the fire to be suspicious, they are looking to talk to anybody who may know more about it.
Colchester County District RCMP can be reached directly at 902-896-5000. Anonymous tips can be shared with Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
