Burnaby early morning house fire leaves 1 dead

Burnaby RCMP detachment building. (CityNews Image)

By Raynee Novak

Posted October 9, 2026 12:40 pm.

An early morning house fire in South Burnaby has left one dead, say RCMP.

On Friday morning, around 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a call of a house fire on Douglas Road near Norfolk Street.

Burnaby Fire Department and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) responded to the call as well.

BCEHS provided first aid two people with serious injuries and despite life-saving efforts, one person died on scene. The other was transported to hospital for treatment.

Police state that the cause of the fire is unknown.

Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Support Team and arson investigators are taking over command of the investigation into the cause of the fire.

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