RCMP investigate fatal residential fire in Alton, N.S.

A fire in Alton, N.S., is under investigation after human remains were found inside the home.

Colchester County District RCMP, fire services and EHS responded to a structure fire on Alton Road on June 16 around 6:30 a.m., a news release said.

When the RCMP arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. Once the fire was extinguished, human remains were located inside the home.

At this time, the police are not treating the fire as suspicious.

The investigation remains ongoing and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s Office and the Medical Examiner Service.

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