The body of an 80-year-old woman was found in a home in Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B., after fire crews put out a blaze at the residence.
A media release from the town says crews, along with RCMP and ambulance, responded to the fire in the 200 block of Highland Road at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday.
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“Upon arrival, the home was heavily involved in fire. Twenty-nine firefighters were on scene for approximately five hours,” the release said.
Officials said while the investigation into the fire is ongoing, it is not considered suspicious at this time.
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An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
“The Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire-Rescue Department would like to acknowledge and thank the RCMP, Ambulance New Brunswick, Office of the Fire Marshal, and Coroner’s Office for their assistance,” the release added.
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