Body located at the scene of a motorhome fire on Silver Skagit Road in Hope

HOPE — Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment Sergeant Mike Sargent says a body has been located at the scene of a motorhome fire that occurred late Sunday night on Silver Skagit Road.

On Monday, October 30, at 12:50 a.m., the Hope RCMP received a request to assist the Hope Fire Department with a camping trailer on fire along Silver Skagit Road, according to a statement from Sgt. Sargent. The Hope Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire.

Upon examination of the debris an individual was located deceased, Sgt. Sargent said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but does not appear suspicious at this time.

Hope RCMP are working to confirm the identity of the individual who tragically perished in the fire, with the BC Coroner Service.