Investigators attended a Chilliwack home on Sunday, Nov. 1, following a house fire Friday that claimed the life of an adult male. (Image Credit: Facebook.)
Fatal fire investigation

Chilliwack RCMP confirm adult male died in Friday’s house fire, as investigation continues

Nov 2, 2026 | 9:08 AM

CHILLIWACK – A Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson says an adult male died in Friday’s house fire on Young Road, as the investigation into the circumstances around the tragic incident continues.

Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener said police responded to a reported structure fire on Friday, Oct. 30 at approximately 2:16 p.m., in the 9800 block of Young Road. Chilliwack firefighters attended and extinguished the blaze.

Cpl. Kiener said that during a search of the home, an adult male was located inside the home and was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene.

Firefighters and paramedics attended a structure fire in Chilliwack on Friday afternoon, Oct. 30.
Firefighters and paramedics attended a structure fire in Chilliwack on Friday afternoon, Oct. 30. (Image Credit: Candice Ann Haase.)