Two dead in structure fire in Woodstock, NB: Police – New Brunswick | globalnews.ca

Police is investigating A fire all night In Woodstock, NB after two people were found dead.

In a release, the Woodstock police force said officers responded to a call about a fire at a residence at 732 Main Street around 1:31 a.m. Saturday.

Woodstock Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.

“During a search of the structure after the fire, bodies of two people were found,” the release said.

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It said the police force is working with the Coroner’s Service, the Fire Marshal’s Office, the Department of Fire, the Department of Justice and Public Safety, and the Fredericton Police Force Forensic Identification Section “in an effort to establish the source and cause of the fire” which is currently underway. remains to be determined.”

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“Officers will remain in the area for the next several days, conducting a neighborhood search for video and witnesses,” it said.

Police have not released further details about the victims.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of the fire or who may have information is asked to contact the Woodstock Police Force at 1-506-325-4601. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Drivers and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area and follow the path of traffic as first responders work on the scene.

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